Job DescriptionPerform livestock feedingPlant and cultivate cropsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentProvide agricultural crop services such as plowing and cultivatingPerform general farm dutiesFulfill instructions from Management and provide adequate care with farm dutiesMix and weigh feed batches daily using weigh scales and conveyor beltsProvide cattle with clean feeding areas including pushing feed in a timely manner with a machine and ensuring cattle to be properly fed at all timesAble to safely navigate equipment around the yard and buildingsManeuver trucks with trailers around the yard transporting cattle to and from buildings on the yardAbility to work efficiently with a manager in a shop workplace fixing equipment / managing breakdowns on equipmentAbility to focus and work closely with farm management on equipment handling and interpreting instructions efficiently during harvest timeRequirementsEducation: Some secondary education is requiredExperience:
At least 7 months of experience required; on the job training will be providedDriver’s license type G or eligibility to obtain it is requiredWorking conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding, bending, crouching, kneeling, repetitive tasks, attention to detail, combination of standing and walking, standing for extended periods, ability to work independently, hand-eye coordinationPersonal suitability: flexibility, efficient interpersonal skills, organized, team playerWork site environment: odours, dairy, livestock, dirtyWeight handling: up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Language: basic English an assetCompensationSalary:$18.00 hourly, 30–46.5 hours per weekBenefitsParking availableStaff accommodation provided at a discounted rateCoveralls providedTransportation costs covered if worker needs to relocateTransportation to and from the work location is provided by the employerWork ScheduleThe employee will work 5–6 days per week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturdays will be 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Sundays are always off. We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week regardless of the weather.#J-18808-Ljbffr