Farm worker, general

Hird Cattle Co. Ltd. based in Treherne, MB 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, Night, Weekend, To be determined and Early Morning.

Employer Name: Hird Cattle Co. Ltd.
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 to $23.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Treherne, MB

Job Description

The candidate must diagnose livestock health issues.
The candidate must be able to handle animals.
The candidate must mark livestock as proof of ownership.
The candidate will be responsible for monitoring the calving process.
The candidate must monitor animal health.
The candidate will be responsible for feeding livestock.
The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
The candidate must prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving.
The candidate will be responsible for tracking and reporting on current feed inventories.
The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
The candidate must harvest crops.
The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
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 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, corn farming, dry pea and bean farming, livestock combination farming, other grain farming, wheat farming, and livestock production.
The candidate must be willing to work in hazardous conditions.
The candidate must be able to work in hot and dirty conditions.
The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience operating various farm equipment, including harvesters, seed drills, tractors, combine harvesters, farm trucks, loaders, manure spreaders, planting equipment, swather, tillage equipment, welding, skidsteers, and hand tools.

Area of specialization

The candidate should be knowledgeable about beef cattle.

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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

The candidate will receive Free parking, On-site amenities, On-site housing options, and Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

By phone

204-856-6907 Between 07:00 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.