dairy herdsperson
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Experienced Dairy Herdsperson
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September 02, 2024
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Employer details
Haanview Farms Inc
Job details
At Haanview Farms we are looking to add to our team!
Haanview Farms is family farm home to 190 head of holsteins milking 70-80 on two Lely Robots. We also crop 500 acres of hay, corn, soybeans and wheat. This position is focused on working with the cows and in the barn though some tractor work may be asked of in season, driving a skid steer is part of the daily routine required. We are looking for someone who is a quick learner, able to work independently, has experience working with cattle and is technologically inclined. It is a physically demanding position and can be fast pace during our busy seasons but also rewarding at the end of each day. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is pleasant to work with and will find enjoyment in their responsibilities.
*Skills and experience*
* Experience working with dairy cows
* Experience working with automated systems and the software
* Experience driving tractors and working with equipment
* Experience driving skid steer
*Attributes and Knowledge*
* Technologically inclined
* Patient with livestock
* Able to follow instructions well
* Attentive to detail
* Self-motivated
* Able to work independently
* A team player
* Eager to learn new jobs
* Fast learner
* Able to work at a fast pace
* Able to multi-task
*Shifts/Hours*
35-60 hr weeks
Wage will vary based on experience and skill set. We will complete annual reviews with wage and performance being part of the review.
*Required hours are:*
* Mon-Fri; 7am-6pm (these hours will vary depending on what is happening around the farm
* Every other Sat/Sun; 6:30-10am; 4-6pm
* This position is responsible for morning and afternoon chores, 7-10AM and 4-6PM Mon-Fri and every other weekend as well as other tasks that are not daily. Mon-Fri there will be work during the day but it will vary from day to day and can be flexible with the successful candidates schedule. This work will rely on weather and what is needed done at that time. Since the hours are split, morning and afternoon chores, it is in the employees best interest to live close to the farm so the commute isn?t too far. It is a physically demanding job and fatigue can settle in at the end of some days as well living near by allows the successful candidate to go home for lunch or longer breaks.
The successful candidate will be trained on the robotic milking and calf feeding, feeding routine for heifers as well as other tasks in the barns. They will work as a team but also independently depending on the task at hand. At times they will be managing one other employee to help get jobs done. The position entails working inside and outside in the summer and winter. Heavy lifting will be a part of this position as well as fast pace cardio work. We also have public tours at Haanview Farms and part of this position is cleaning for the tours which include pressure washing, hand washing, sweeping, etc.
*Responsibilities include*
* Managing and reporting cow health
* Managing and reporting calf health
* Managing barn cleanliness
* Managing heifer feeding, health and movement
*Regular tasks include but are not limited to;*
* Cleaning and maintenance on automated milking systems
* Feeding and cleaning calf pens, feed buckets and automated feeder
* Feeding heifers
* Cleaning cow stalls and crosswalks
* Bedding up cows, heifers and calves
* Running footbath
* Washing water bowls
* Identifying and helping cows that need help to get milked
* Milking and treating fresh cows as necessary
* Feeding new born calves
* Moving livestock to appropriate pens
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 ? 60 per week
Benefits:
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Loretto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Handling livestock: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* G2 (required)
Work Lo
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LocationLoretto, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$18.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9431354214
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