Farm worker – livestock
P and K’s Farm is located at Scotland, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker – livestock. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift.
Employer Name: P and K’s Farm
Position: Farm worker – livestock
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.2 to $22 bi-weekly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Scotland, ON
Also hiring: Overnight Associates
Hiring: Farm worker – livestock
Job Description
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate must monitor animal health.
- The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
- The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
- The candidate must keep livestock performance records.
- The candidate will be responsible for selecting livestock for sale.
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 candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Student status
- The candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include broiler and meat-type chicken production, chicken farming, duck and geese farming, goat farming, hog and pig farming, layer poultry farming, and sheep farming.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, wet/damp 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 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.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating a feeding and watering system.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- 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 have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Job reference number- 3289281
- References attesting experience