Farm worker – livestock
Linked Farms Ltd based in Falmouth, NS 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 Part time job. The shift timings include Day and Weekend.
Employer Name: Linked Farms Ltd
Position: Farm worker – livestock
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 20 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time
Location: Falmouth, NS
Also hiring: General construction labourer
Hiring: Farm worker – livestock
Job Description
- The candidate must feed inventory.
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate will be responsible for animal health monitoring.
- The candidate will be in charge of weaning.
- The candidate must feed and care for animals.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
- The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
- The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
- The candidate will be expected to carry out general farm duties.
- The candidate must keep track of quality control and production records.
- The candidate will be expected to keep work records and logs.
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.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience operating a farm truck, forage equipment, haying equipment, a loader, a manure spreader, Planting equipment, tillage equipment, and a tractor.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must have prior experience with a feeding and watering system as well as a storage and silage system.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience