Farm hand – livestock

Dunphy’s Poultry Farm Ltd. situated in Keswick, NB is seeking applications for the job position of Farm hand – livestock who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Weekend, Flexible Hours and Early Morning.

Employer Name: Dunphy’s Poultry Farm Ltd.
Position: Farm hand – livestock
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Keswick, NB

Job Description

  • The candidate must be able to handle animals.
  • 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 will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of farm safety and biosecurity procedures.
  • 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 must maintain livestock performance records.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality control and production records.
  • The candidate must maintain work records and logs.
  • The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate must perform general farm duties.
  • The candidate will be responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.

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.
  • Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • The type of farm operations is layer poultry 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.

Additional information

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 must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Health care plan.
  • In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive On-site housing options.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

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