Dairy herdsperson
Red River Genetics situated in Ilderton, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Dairy herdsperson who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has granted approval for the Dairy herdsperson position.
Employer Name: Red River Genetics
Position: Dairy herdsperson
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $19.06 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Ilderton, ON
Also hiring: Labourer – food and beverage processing
Job Description
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate must monitor animal health.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
- The candidate will be responsible for maintaining livestock performance records.
- The candidate must maintain work records and logs.
- The candidate must perform general farm duties.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
- The type of farm operation is dairy farming.
Work setting
- The candidate 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.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience with a milking system (automated).
Area of specialization
- The candidate should be knowledgeable about dairy cattle.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.
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