general farm worker - livestock

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Livestock combination farming
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Horse breeding
• Livestock
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform animal grooming activities
• Perform livestock feeding
• Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Perform general farm duties
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Cattle breeding
• Beef cattle
• Horses

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits