Dairy farm worker

Prehnbrook Farms Ltd; Huron-Kinloss; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prehnbrook Farms Ltd in Ontario seeks a reliable farm worker for our dairy operation. You will care for cattle, assist milking, feed and tend animals, and keep records. This is an on-site role in a rural setting with all-weather conditions.

No formal education is required and on-the-job training is provided. You must have reliable transportation and be able to work outdoors while following safety and bio-security guidelines.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• No experience needed; training provided.
• On-site work at a rural Ontario dairy farm.

Responsibilities

• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Handling animals and monitoring the calving process.
• Monitor animal health and prepare calving areas.
• Feed and tend animals; milk cows.
• Clean stables, barns and pens; perform general farm duties.
• Maintain quality records and follow bio-security procedures.

Skills

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Dairy
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

WORK SETTING

• Rural area

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
• Feed and tend animals
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Milk cows
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Perform general farm duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Team player
• Reliability