Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Farm Laborer to support daily agricultural operations on our farm. The ideal candidate will assist with care of poultry, maintenance, and general farm tasks, ensuring smooth and productive farm productivity.
Duties
Handling animals
Monitoring animal health
Track and report on current feed inventory
Weeding
Feed and tend animals
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
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
Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Maintain work records and logs
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Perform general farm duties
Write daily basic progress reports
Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Requirements
Knowledge of care of poultry and livestock
Well versed in biosecurity practices
Ability to operate farm machinery and heavy equipment safely
Mechanical knowledge
Experience with hand tools, power tools, and general maintenance tasks
Ability to perform heavy lifting and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Basic math skills for measuring inputs and calculating quantities
Prior experience working on farms or in agricultural settings
Physical stamina to handle long hours of manual labor in a physically demanding workplace
This position is vital to the successful operation of our farm. We value hardworking individuals committed to sustainable agriculture practices who are eager to learn and grow within the farming industry.