Farm Machinery Operator, Mount Salem

Overview

Company: Oxford Elginstead Farms Inc. Dairy and cattle farm. Work Location: Mount Elgin, Ontario, Canada. Type of Employment: Full time– Permanent. Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible. Job Description and Responsibilities: This position involves farm operations and animal care across the dairy and cattle farm environment.Responsibilities

Perform livestock feeding Plant and cultivate crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing and cultivating Perform general farm duties Fulfill instructions from Management and provide adequate care with farm duties Mix and weigh feed batches daily using weigh scales and conveyor beltsProvide cattle with clean feeding areas including pushing feed in a timely manner with a machine and ensuring cattle are properly fed at all times Able to safely navigate equipment around the yard and buildings Maneuver trucks with trailers around the yard transporting cattle to and from buildings on the yardWork with a manager in a shop environment fixing equipment / managing breakdowns on equipment Focus and work closely with farm management on equipment handling and interpreting instructions efficiently during harvest time Requirements

Education: Some secondary education is required Experience: At least 7 months of experience is required. On the job training will be provided Driver’s license type G OR being eligible to obtain it is required Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, bending, crouching, kneeling; repetitive tasks; attention to detail; combination of standing and walking; standing for extended periods; ability to work independently;hand-eye coordinationPersonal suitability: Flexibility; efficient interpersonal skills; organized; team player Work site environment: Odours; dairy; livestock; dirty Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Language: Basic English is required Salary

$18.00 hourly, 30– 46.5 hours per week Benefits

Parking available; staff accommodation provided at a discounted rate; coveralls provided. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Transportation to and from the work location is provided by the employer. Important Information

The employee will work 5– 6 days per week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Sundays are always off. We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week regardless of the weather. How to Apply

Apply by e-mail to: cc: Apply by mail to: c/o Derek Jansen, 344281 Ebenezer Road, Mount Elgin, ON, N0J 1N0 Please apply with the subject: Job Application– Farm Machinery Operator

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