Farm Assistant - Orari
About this job
We are seeking a general employee to fit within our existing team in a Dairy Farm in Orari.
This will be a new property so the position is available due to expansion. Duties for this role include: -Milking -Washing the cowshed - including plant/vat wash and hosing out -Getting cows in, lifting calves (30-50Kg) -Doing fences -Shifting irrigation -Riding a 2 wheeler and other manual vehicles -Some tractor work -Weed control -Pasture management - understanding residuals and feeding rates -Animal health - mastitis, lameness and other ailments -Vehicle maintenance -General farm skills - fencing, general maintenance You will need an up to date CV and references
Job Requirements
You will need to be able to drive a manual vehicle Full driver licence Good communication skills Works well in a team Willing to learn An interest in Dairy Farming
- Days of work
- 7/2-7/2-7/3 roster, work hours will range within 4am-6pm (45 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25 to $27
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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