Details:
We are looking for a farm labourer. We are a dairy farm located in Black Creek and are looking for an employee for milking cows (about 20-35 hours a week); this JOB will require 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. 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.
Training will begin as soon as possible.
Ideal position for anyone looking for a flexible/varied schedule.
Shift details:
Shifts start at 1:30AM and 1:30PM and will last 5-6 hours each. Split shifts may be required.
Duties:
-Moving animals
-Cleaning stalls
-Pushing up feed
-Scraping barns (with a tractor)
-Milking cows
-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:
-A working vehicle for all seasons (Cycling to work is completely okay but you must also own a reliable vehicle for some parts of the job)
-Able to work weekend shifts