Company: Paul Spremulli

Business information: We are a feedlot facility in Ontario.

Business Address: 311235 16th Line, East Garafraxa, ON L9W 7C6

Work Location: Same as above and at 295680 8th Line Amaranth Ontario L9V 1K5

Type of Employment: Full-time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible



Job Description:

Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals

Develop specific plans to prioritize

Diagnose livestock health issues

Disinfect pens and barns

Handling animals

Marking livestock as proof of ownership

Monitoring animal health

Organize daily tasks to accomplish the work

Perform livestock feeding

Prepare a clean and dry area for cows

Track and report on current feed inventory

Treat livestock health issues

Feed and tend animals

Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, or harvesting, as needed to feed the cattle

Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed while performing daily tasks

Clean barns, barnyards and pens

Perform general farm duties

Write daily basic progress reports

Occasionally drive a tractor within the farm



Requirements

Education: Not required.

Experience: At least one year of experience is required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming including feedlots, Outdoors, Dusty, Noisy, Odours, All weather conditions.

Weight handling: Maximum 25 lbs.

Driver’s license is an asset

Work setting: Rural area

Equipment experience: Skid steer loader/tractor is an asset. General mechanical skills are an asset.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Large workload, Hand-eye co-ordination, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sound discrimination, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal Suitability: Team player, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Judgement, Reliability, Quick learner.

Language: English is an asset



Salary: $20.00 per hour. 40 to 50 hours per week.



Benefits:

Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, and Uniform are provided. Parking available. Transportation provided by employer to and from the work location. Accommodation available at a discounted rate. Travel expenses paid by the employer if the worker needs to relocate.



Important Information:

Flexibility in the schedule is required. The work schedule consists of a 6-day workweek, with a half-day on Saturday, and alternating weekends off and on. Working hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Saturday shifts are from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Workers will need to work on holidays. Overtime and being on call may be required depending on business needs.



Apply by e-mail to: paul-spremulli@hotmail.com

Cc: paulspremulli@canadaemail.ca

Apply by mail to: 311235 16th Line, East Garafraxa, ON L9W 7C6