What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dairy Farm Worker position at Piar Mineral Ridge Farm?
Job Overview
Join our family farm as a valued Farm Worker, where you will play a vital role in the daily operations of our multi-generational dairy farm! This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about farming and animal care, and who enjoy the opportunity to learn new skills and be a part of a growing farm. Our farm is a robotic dairy, so milking is performed 24/7 with robotic milkers. You will be involved in various tasks that contribute to the feeding, growth, and maintenance of our livestock, ensuring that our farm runs smoothly and efficiently.
What you’ll do
- Operate tractor and feed mixer for daily feeding.
- Provide care for animals, including feeding, assisting with calving, and monitoring animal health.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, ensuring everything is in top working condition.
- Help maintain and trouble-shoot robotic milkers.
- Assist in managing calving and newly freshened cows
Basic qualifications
- Experience in farming or agriculture-related fields is helpful, but will be willing to train a willing participant.
- Experience operating tractors and skid-loaders.
- Basic understanding of animal husbandry practices and animal handling techniques.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and farm machinery operation.
Why you’ll love it here
We are dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to your well-being includes comprehensive benefits that cater to all aspects of your life.
Our benefits include:
- Housing availability.
- Competitive wages that have potential for increase as experience and skills increase.
- Flexibility in schedule.
- Pleasant work environment with multi-generational family
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20