Our Client is looking for a new team member to join their operation. They are a 7th generation farm in Wellington County. They pride themselves on being innovative and always trying to improve their operation for long term success. They are often asked to host tours from local groups as well as international guests. As an employee, they will strive to train you, educate you, and challenge you and to make sure you have input into the success and direction of the operation.
Job Title: Dairy Farm Machinery Operator
This position will include 4 main areas. These are:
Mixing and delivering feed
This involves mixing and delivering daily rations to 6 separate groups of animals, using a loader, TMR mixer, upright silos and conveyors. Each ingredient is carefully weighed and mixed according to a calculated recipe. Basic math skills are necessary for accurate mixing.
Scraping manure and bedding the animals
These tasks involve using a skidsteer, bedding slinger, straw chopper, manure spreader and mulcher to clean and bed the various groups of animals.
Cleaning and repairing equipment
Both routine and preventative maintenance of equipment and farmstead.
Field work
As weather allows, assisting with a variety of fieldwork.
The ideal candidate will have a good work ethic, pay attention to detail and have experience working with dairy cows. They will be able to work independently and have the ability to problem solve as situations arise. A candidate who takes pride in their work and workplace would be a valuable asset to our team.
Compensation will be tailored to the successful applicant, but will include vacation pay, and housing is available.