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Farm description
We are a dairy farm milking around 500 cows and farming about 1800 acres for crops.
Farm opportunity
Company: Thurler Farms Inc. Business information: We are a dairy farm milking around 500 cows and farming about 1800 acres for crops. Business address: 11313 Snowbird Road, South Mountain, ON K0E 1W0 Location of work: Same as above. Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Job duties: Milk cows by hand or using machines Handling animals Monitoring animal health Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly Treat livestock health issues Feed and tend animals Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Monitor the calving process Organize tasks to accomplish the work Disinfect pens and barns Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns and pens. Perform general farm duties May drive equipment to help with field work Requirements: -Education: No formal education is required -Experience: A minimum of 7 months of experience is required. On-the-job training will be provided. -Must take direction and abide by safety rules -A Valid driver’s license is a strong asset. -Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Ability to work independently, Work under pressure, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Hand-eye coordination, Sound discrimination, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Fast-paced environment, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sitting, Walking. -Personal Suitability: Organized, Efficient interpersonal skills, Judgement, Quick learner, Team player, Flexibility, Reliability, Initiative, Accurate -Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Noisy, Cold/refrigerated, In/on water, Wet/damp, Odours -Weight Handling: More to 45 kg (100 lbs) -Language: English is an asset. Wage: $19.60 per hour. 40 – 42 hours per week. Benefits: Accommodation provided at no cost, Transportation costs covered if the worker needs to relocate. The employer will provide transportation to and from the off-site housing to the work location when necessary. Important Information: The selected candidates will be scheduled to work between 4 and 7 days per week. If a worker works 7 days in one week, they will be limited to a maximum of 5 days the following week. Regular working hours are from 2:30 AM to 8:30 AM, and from 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Candidates may work either one or two shifts per day, depending on business needs. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work will be required. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as some days may start earlier or end later, depending on business requirements. Apply by e-mail: thurlerfarms@gmail.com Apply by mail: 11313 Snowbird Road, South Mountain, ON K0E 1W0