Join our dairy farm team as a Dairy Farmer Worker/Milker. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily care and milking of dairy cattle, ensuring the health and productivity of the herd. Your energetic communicative and pay attention to detail will help maintain smooth farm operations. You must be fit and able to lift heavy items and climb.
Pay will depend on experience. Willing to train the right person. If tractor work with the animal is your calling we can discuss a and times. If Milking is your interest, we start at 3:30am & 3:30pm (don't be late). Days will be discussed. We like to keep our employee's a long time, so we only like to hire a committed dedicated people that give 100%. This may start as a part time position and grow into a full time. Reach out if feel you are a excellent fit for either tractor/general labor or milker position you.
Responsibilities
- Operate milking equipment efficiently and hygienically to ensure clean and safe milk collection
- Assist with feeding, watering, and caring for dairy cattle to promote health and comfort
- Perform routine inspections of animals for signs of illness or injury, reporting concerns promptly
- Maintain cleanliness of milking stations, barns, and surrounding areas to uphold farm hygiene standards
- Handle farm machinery and mechanical equipment with proper safety precautions
- Assist with herd management tasks such as breeding, record keeping, and health treatments
- Participate in heavy lifting and climbing activities related to feed bags, equipment, and supplies as needed
Requirements
- Basic mechanical knowledge to operate and troubleshoot farm machinery safely
- Ability to perform heavy lifting regularly in a physically demanding environment
- Experience or familiarity with farm machinery such as milking systems, feed dispensers, and tractors is preferred
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and on a flexible schedule
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare
- Prior experience on a dairy farm is a plus but not mandatory; training will be provided for motivated candidates
- Must have a valid drivers license and your own vehicle to get to and from work
- Must be able to work legally without a LMIA ( we do NOT supply housing)
- Must live in Abbotsford or Mission (making a further commute does not make sense)