Dairy Farm Technician: Robot Milking & Livestock Care

Riedbow Dairy Ltd; Elm Creek; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

4% holiday payments

Job summary

Riedbow Dairy Ltd. in Elm Creek, Manitoba is hiring a Dairy Farm Worker to assist with day-to-day operations on the dairy farm reporting to the farm manager. The role involves milking assistance, feeding, barn cleaning, equipment maintenance, monitoring cattle health, and ensuring bio-security procedures.

Permanent, full-time (40 h/week), 2 vacancies, $16.36/hour plus 4% holiday pay and health benefits. We value affinity with livestock and the ability to communicate in English; some experience

Qualifications

• Some experience in dairy farming is an asset.
• Affinity with livestock is required.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Feed and tend high productive dairy cows and youngstock.
• Clean beddings and barns.
• Assist with the milking process and operate the milk robot as needed.
• Recognize and report cows in heat or health issues.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Check water basins and air flow in barns.
• Maintain facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables and barns.
• Follow food safety, bio-security procedures.

Skills

Affinity with livestock

Operate machinery

Some experience is asset

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Riedbow Dairy Ltd. in Elm Creek, Manitoba is hiring a Dairy Farm Worker to assist with day-to-day operations on the dairy farm reporting to the farm manager. The role involves milking assistance, feeding, barn cleaning, equipment maintenance, monitoring cattle health, and ensuring bio-security procedures.

Permanent, full-time (40 h/week), 2 vacancies, $16.36/hour plus 4% holiday pay and health benefits. We value affinity with livestock and the ability to communicate in English; some experience