Dairy Herdsperson (NOC: 8252) | |
| Job ID | DC-BB-C9-E8-6F-7D |
| Company | De Knar-Dairy Ltd. |
| Location | Red Deer County |
| Province | Alberta |
| Date Posted | 2021-02-05 |
| Posted Until | 2021-08-04 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Description | |
| Terms: Full Time, Permanent Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Milk approximately 470 cows per day with 4 groups being milked 2 times per day. 2) Leader in milking parlour in a team of milkers 3) Follow Standard Operating Procedures for milk set-up and take-down, milking procedure, and pressure washing in holding area and dairy parlour walls. 4) Maintaining milk quality by recognizing udder infection, testing with in parlour milk test and taking clean samples for further testing. 5) Monitor, recognize and treat livestock health problems 6) Assist with calving, sorting and transporting cows between outside pens and the barn. 7) Develop and balance feed ration 8) Carry out breeding program 9) Maintain livestock performance records 10) Operate farm equipment and assist with equipment maintenance 11) Complete assigned tasks for general barn clean up and outside yard work. Working hours: shift work between 4:30AM – 7:00PM, working hours may vary depending on stage of production, 2 days off on weekends but will work on one weekend per month Benefits: Extended medical and dental health benefits after 3 months of employment | |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Salary | $16.35/hour for 40 hours/week |
| Education Requirements | Completion of secondary education |
| Experience | Minimum of 2 years experience in the dairy industry is required |
| Languages | English |
| Weight Handling | Must be physical fit and be able to lift 50 lbs and above |
| Work Settings | Noisy, dusty and odour |
| Additional Skills | Must be familiar with tractors, storage and silage system, feeding and watering system, milking systems as well as manure handling and storage |
| Other | Work Locations: 37139 Range Road 10, Red Deer County, AB, Canada T4E 1T4 |
| How To Apply | Mail or E-mail resume Mailing Address: 37139 Range Road 10, Red Deer County, AB T4E 1T4 E-mail: verhoef@knardairy.com |
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