livestock yardman/woman

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 45 to 60 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment
Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
Dusty
Noisy
Odours
All weather conditions
Dirty
Work setting
Rural area
Staff accommodation available
Tasks
Diagnose livestock health issues
Handling animals
Marking livestock as proof of ownership
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
Maintain livestock performance records
Maintain quality control and production records
Select livestock for sale
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Maintain work records and logs
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Perform general farm duties
Write daily basic progress reports
Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Area of specialization
Beef cattle
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is not available
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Quick learner
Screening questions
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options
Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Day
Weekend
Overtime available
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Other benefits
Free parking available
On-site amenities
On-site housing options
Other benefits
Parking available