About this role
Feed and water dairy cattle according to farm schedules and animal care standards.
Assist with milking operations and maintain clean, sanitary milking equipment and areas.
Clean barns, pens, bedding, feeding areas and other farm facilities on a regular basis.
Operate and help maintain basic farm equipment, tools and machinery used in daily dairy work.
Move, sort and store feed, supplies, bedding and other farm materials as needed.
Monitor animal health and behaviour and report any concerns to the farm owner or supervisor.
Help with calving, feeding calves and other routine livestock care tasks when required.
Record milk, feed, livestock and maintenance information accurately and promptly.
Follow farm safety, hygiene and biosecurity procedures at all times.
Other duties as required to help out team members.
Requirements
At least 1 month of experience working on a farm and Dairy farm experience is an asset
Completion of a secondary school is an asset
Responsible, reliable, honest
Willing to work days, evenings and weekends when it is your shift
High standard of cleanliness and hygiene
Able to stand and walk for extended periods
Able to lift at least 50 pound repeatedly
Punctual
Class 5 licence is required
Schedule
Hours per week
32 hrs
Start date
As soon as possible
Eligibility
Language requirement
English
International applicants
No
Terms of employment
Permanent full-time position. Early morning, evening and weekend work may be required based on farm needs.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits plan after 1 year of employment. It covers dental, optometrist, and nearly all services including extended medical up to $1500 per individual/family annually. All staff are enrolled in WCB.
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