Farm worker – livestock
Robert and Rolene fallowfield based in Woodstock, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker – livestock 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 Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Robert and Rolene fallowfield
Position: Farm worker – livestock
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Woodstock, ON
Also hiring: Administration Officer
Hiring: Farm worker – livestock
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for calving.
- The candidate will be responsible for cattle training.
- The candidate must groom farm animals.
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate must monitor animal health.
- The candidate must feed and care for animals.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must milk cows.
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 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate.
- 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
- Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, as well as feedlots.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot and cold/refrigerated conditions.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
Work setting
- Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
- The candidate’s relocation expenses will be covered by the employer.
- The candidate must work in the dairy industry.
Experience and specialization
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must have prior experience with an automated irrigation system and a feeding and watering system.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Employer will provide the vehicle.
- The candidate does not have access to public transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
- 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 must be able to distinguish between colours.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
Benefits
- Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Disability benefits and Health care plan.
- Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits.
- In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site amenities, On-site housing options and Employer-provided transportation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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