Dairy farm worker
Kessel Family Farm Inc. is located at Balgonie, SK. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Dairy farm worker. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Kessel Family Farm Inc.
Position: Dairy farm worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Balgonie, SK
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Hiring: Dairy farm worker
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for diagnosing livestock health issues.
- The candidate must monitor animal health.
- The candidate will be responsible for feeding livestock.
- The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
- The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must milk cows.
- The candidate must perform general farm duties.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should be reliable.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include dairy, grain, oil, forage crops, and livestock farming.
- The candidate must work in all weather conditions.
Work setting
- The applicant should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
- Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating automated milking systems and tractors.
Area of work experience
- The candidate must have prior experience with cleaning.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about dairy cattle.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate does not have access to public transportation.
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots and gloves.
Benefits
- The applicant will receive options for On-site housing.
How to Apply
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