Dairy Farm Worker

Work site environment

• Livestock combination farming
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform animal grooming activities
• Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Milk cows
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Perform general farm duties

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Loader

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement