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dairy farm worker

Seaforth, ON
CA$36,608/yearly
Term or contract Full time

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On-the-job training tailored to youth

About the role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Dairy. Livestock. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Clear fields of wood and stones. Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Monitor the calving process. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Perform livestock feeding. Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving. Treat livestock health issues. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. Milk cows. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Perform general farm duties. Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses. Equipment and machinery experience: Feeding and watering system. Storage and silage system. Tractor. Tillage equipment. Skidsteer. Automated systems experience: Bulk grain or feed handling - automated. Manure handling and storage. Area of specialization: Agricultural livestock service. Cattle breeding. Agricultural crop service. Dairy cattle. Animal husbandry. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.

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