Dairy Herdsperson

Posted: November 26, 2021
Full Time

Mayblossom Farms Inc.

Business address: 316079 31st Line RR3, Embro, ON, N0J 1J0

Work Location: Same as above and other farm properties: 36471 33rd Line, Embro, ON, N0J 1J0; 335832 33rd Line, Embro, ON, N0J 1J0; 296135 29th Line, ON, Lakeside, N0M 2G0; 276161 27th Line, ON, Lakeside, N0M 2G0 and 843579 Rd. 84, Lakeside, ON, N0M 2G0

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

· Monitoring animal health

· Maintain quality control and production records

· Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

· Co-ordinate and supervise the work of dairy farm workers

· Provide support in general farm duties

· Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

· Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems

· Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations (animal feed crops)

· Calving

· Handling animals

· Manage the farm when owners are away

· Drive pulling tractor to spread manure on fields

Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school is required

Experience: At least two years of experience as a farm herdsperson/labourer working with cattle or a post-secondary certificate is required.

- Knowledge of food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices is an asset.

- Valid driver's licence is required

Ability to Supervise: 3-4 people

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Large workload, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required

Personal Suitability: Excellent written communication, Organized, Team player, Excellent oral communication, Ability to multitask

-Work Site Environment: Hot, Dusty, Outdoors, Odours, Wet/damp

-Work Location Information: Rural Area, Remote location.

-Type of Farm Operations: Dairy

-Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

- Language: English is required

Salary: $16.35 to $18.35 hourly, 40-60 Hours per week.

Benefits: Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Accommodation provided at a discounted rate.

Important Information: Flexibility is required. This position will require working 8-10 hours per day, in two regular shifts: Morning shifts are from 5:30 am to 1:00 pm daily, in a 14-day period with 2 days off on a rotational basis. Afternoon shifts are from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 3 times per week. Weekend work will be required.

Apply by e-mail to: embrodairy@xplornet.com

Apply by mail to: 316079 31st Line RR3, Embro, ON, N0J 1J0

Closes:
embrodairy [at] xplornet.com