Farm worker, general

Ferme Philos inc. based in Sarsfield, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, general who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Ferme Philos inc.
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $15.83 hourly / 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Sarsfield, ON

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Hiring: Farm worker, general

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for calving.
• The candidate must feed inventory.
• The candidate will be responsible for livestock branding.
• The candidate will be responsible for animal health monitoring.
• The candidate must feed and care for animals.
• The candidate must milk cows.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate will be expected to write daily basic progress reports.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• 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 be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

• Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
• Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
• The candidate must work in the dairy industry.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience operating a loader.

Automated systems experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with manure handling and storage, as well as storage and silage systems.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about cattle breeding and dairy cattle.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• 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 have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
• 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

• Free parking will be provided to the candidate.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

philippe.pierre.etter@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• References attesting experience
• Letter of recommendation