livestock labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dairy

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Perform general farm duties

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Milking system (automated)

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits