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Farm worker, general

Hayes Haven Farms
Various locations Mount Elgin , , ON Tillsonburg , , Ontario · Canada
Seasonal employment Full time $ 17.95 HOUR hourly / 30 to 75 hours per week
Entry level Early career

Job description

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Broiler and other meat-type chicken production. Layer poultry farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Weeding. Harvest crops. Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain work records and logs. Perform general farm duties. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Type of crops: Asparagus. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Egg gathering system. Feeding and watering system. Vegetable or fruit harvester. Farm truck. Loader. Vegetable harvester. Skidsteer. Forklift. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage. Transportation/travel information: 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. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: On call. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.