General farm worker – livestock

W. J. O’Neil & Sons Limited based in Maidstone, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General 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 open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Evening, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours and Early Morning.

Employer Name: W. J. O’Neil & Sons Limited
Position: General farm worker – livestock
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.20 hourly / 45 to 58 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Maidstone, ON

Job Description

• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
• The candidate must milk cows.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.

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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, wet/damp, cold/refrigerated and dirty conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The type of farm operation is dairy farming.
• 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.
• The candidate should work from a remote location, the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
• The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• 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 long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Benefits

• The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 3140090