Farm worker, general

SOUTH RIDGE BROWN SWISS FARM LIMITED, situated in Melancthon, ON M1S 0C2, is seeking applications for the job position of Farmworker General, 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 a permanent or full-time position. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Weekend, To Be Determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: SOUTH RIDGE BROWN SWISS FARM LIMITED
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 30 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Melancthon, ON M1S 0C2

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for developing and guiding the behaviour of farm animals.
• The candidate will be responsible for diagnosing livestock health issues.
• The candidate will be responsible for disinfecting pens, barns, and poultry houses.
• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring the calving process.
• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate must organize tasks to complete the work.
• The candidate must perform animal grooming activities.
• The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
• The candidate must prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are in the process of calving.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing cattle for exhibition.
• The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and caring for the animals.
• The candidate must ensure that farm safety and biosecurity procedures are followed.
• The candidate must milk cows.
• The candidate will be responsible for selecting livestock for sale.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must maintain work records and logs.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.
• The candidate must assess the product’s quality and market readiness.
• The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the 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 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Worksite environment

• Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, as well as feedlots, chicken farming, goat farming, and livestock farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in various conditions, including dusty, wet/damp, and dirty environments.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration despite these conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

• The candidate should be willing to work in a rural area, where 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 their transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must manage a large workload.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be able to recognize similarities and differences between sounds.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Benefits

• The employer will provide Health and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Paramedical services coverage, which is included as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, providing coverage for various healthcare practitioners.
• In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking, as there is no additional charge for parking on the property. The candidate will also have access to a parking facility where the employer provides parking to employees at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, please use the provided options to submit your application.

By email

farm@canamv.com

By mail

5215 FINCH AVE EAST, Suite 217
TORONTO, ON
M1S 0C2