Dairy Herdsperson

Description

Job details

• Location: 26239 Hwy 42, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0
• Work location: On site
• Salary:  $19.44 hourly / 40.00 to 60.00 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time, Early morning, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment: Odours, Dairy, All weather conditions, Dirty

Work setting: Rural area, Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Milk cows
• 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
• Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience: Bulk handling system, Milking system (automated), Tractor, Farm truck, Loader, Hand tools

Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage

Area of specialization: Dairy cattle, Robotic equipment and systems

Additional information

Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Large workload

Personal suitability: Team player, Efficient interpersonal skills, Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits: Bonus

Other benefits: On-site housing options

Who can apply for this job?

How to Apply

How to apply

By email: jetty@platinum.ca

By mail: 26239 Hwy 42, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 363 days.

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