Personal Suitability Flexibility; Organized

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills Calving; Handling animals

Automated Systems Experience

Manure handling and storage; Storage and silage system; Milking system (automated); Feeding and watering system

Work Location Information Rural area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Odours; Dusty

Type of Farm Operations Dairy

Equipment and Machinery Experience Tractor; Loader; Farm truck

Specific Skills

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Feed and tend animals; Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens; Milk cows; Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry; Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops; Write daily basic progress reports; Monitoring animal health

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English