Details:
A Farm Labourer is needed. We are a dairy farm located in Black Creek and are looking for an employee for milking cows (about 15-25 hours a week); this JOB will require some on-farm training; starting wage is $15 an hour and will increase over time with ability. We are looking for someone that enjoys working hard and is comfortable being around animals. Animal welfare is important to us and is a required work attribute.
Training will begin as soon as possible with part time work to follow.
Duties:
-Moving animals -Cleaning stalls
-Pushing up feed -Scraping barns (with a tractor)
-Milking cows -Treating them if necessary
-Parlor clean up at the end of every shift
-Relief cow and calf feedings
Qualifications & Experience:
Skills Needed:
-Punctual -Animal welfare
-Clean -Good work ethic
-Milking experience (would be good but is not required)
-Comfortable working alone
-Observant -Physically fit -Good health
-Quick thinking/ Good decision making when put on the spot
Other Job Requirements and Information:
-A working vehicle for all seasons (Cycling to work is completely okay but you must also own a reliable vehicle)
-We are looking for someone committed and long term, if we find this we will be willing to train and accommodate your needs where we can.