About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Dairy. Livestock. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Perform livestock feeding. Treat livestock health issues. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Milk cows. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. 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. Equipment and machinery experience: Feeding and watering system. Milking system (automated). Farm truck. Area of specialization: Dairy cattle. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Sound discrimination. Walking. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Weekend.