Farm worker, poultry

Employer Name: Veldman Poultry Farm Ltd.
Position: Farm worker, poultry
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.60 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 31st Line and Perth-Oxford Rd, Embro, ON N0J 1J0

Veldman Poultry Farm Ltd., situated at 31st Line and Perth-Oxford Rd, Embro, ON N0J 1J0, is currently looking for applications for the role of Farm worker, poultry, who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Overtime, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend and On-call.

Also hiring: Painter helper – construction

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
• The candidate will be responsible for disinfecting pens, barns, and poultry houses.
• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must ensure compliance with farm safety and biosecurity procedures.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality control and production records.
• 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 perform general farm duties.
• The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
• The candidate will be responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.

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.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must have an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include layer poultry farming as well as other poultry farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must work in a dusty environment.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

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 equipment and machinery such as egg gathering systems, feeding and watering systems, and farm trucks.

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• 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 in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive on-site housing options as part of the benefits package.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

veldmanpoultry@gmail.com