General Farm Workers

Thamesford, Ontario, Canada

1 acre or less

About

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  • Opportunity available:
  • On-farm employment
  • Available facilities and equipment:
  • Other facilities
  • Preferred arrangement model:
  • MOU
  • Available acreage:
  • 1 acre or less
  • Soil type on farm:
  • Unknown
  • Current farming practices:
  • Other practice
  • Current land use:
  • Other use
  • Preferred farming experience for farmer:
  • Desired farming practices by a new farmer:
  • Other practice
  • Agricultural products I am interested being cultivated on my property:
  • Years experience of new farmer:

Farm description

Company: Steele Hall Farm Inc Company Information: Steele Hall Farm Inc. is a business dedicated to commercial production of top quality turkeys. The humane care of our animals is vital in order for our farm to supply the safest and healthiest product to our customers. We have been open to business for over 20 years. Business Address: 195637 Road 119 Thamesford Ontario N0M 2M0 Work Location: various locations: 195637 road 119 Thamesford Ontario N0M 2M0 196959 Lakeside, Ontario N0M 2G0 683088 road 68 ThamesfordOn N0M 2M0 683370 road 68 ThamesfordOn N0M 2M0 195959 road 119 ThamesfordOn N0M 2G0 Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Farm opportunity

Job Description: Important note: treating animals with respect and dignity throughout their lives at farm is mandatory.  Monitoring turkey’s health  Feed and tend turkeys  Washing, cleaning and disinfecting facilities and equipment  Detect disease and health problems in poultry  Following animal care and bio-security guidelines  Care of turkeys from the day they arrive on farm to the day they leave  Daily care of the birds  Fill turkey feeders with grain  Maintain turkey water troughs  Performs general farm duties  Help moving and loading turkeys Requirements: Education: Not required Experience: Not required. Mentoring and ongoing technical training will be provided and encouraged.  Technical knowledge of poultry production is an asset but not a requirement.  Driver’s license is an asset.  Must be able to work with Turkeys  Must not have any type of allergies to the materials used within and around the bird barns/Farms; e.g. Straw and woodchip products used on the barns floor for bedding, Turkey feathers, and Turkey feces / acidic odors.  Must be able to withstand the extreme Canadian winter weather conditions since the job involves outside work in all seasons.  Must be able to work in a dusty environment. Salary: $14.00 to $15.00 hourly Schedule: 40-45 hours per week. Work Schedule is from 8am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, on Weekends, there are two shifts; one from 8am to 10am and a second one from 5pm to 7pm. Flexibility is required since working night shifts may be required occasionally. Employees will have weekends off on a rotational basis or a discussed according to farm needs. Benefits: Performance bonus Coveralls and protective equipment will be provided Relocation costs covered by the employer Staff accommodation available on a discounted rate (on the farm) Apply by e-mail to: info@steelefarm.ca Apply by mail to: 195637 road 119 Thamesford On, N0M 2M0