Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
About this job
Assist with any feed planning, manage weeds and pests, apply fertilizer and implement irrigation requirements. Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count. Operate and maintain the effluent system to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards Maintain all appropriate effluent management records Implement animal health programme Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd Ensure all herd records are maintained. Report any incidents of unwell animals Work with the Dairy FM to contribute to Farm Business Plan Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
Job Requirements
Assist with any feed planning, manage weeds and pests, apply fertilizer and implement irrigation requirements. Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count. Operate and maintain the effluent system to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards Maintain all appropriate effluent management records Implement animal health programme Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd Ensure all herd records are maintained. Report any incidents of unwell animals Work with the Dairy FM to contribute to Farm Business Plan Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and infrastructure. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
- Days of work
- Calving 6 days on 1 off, rest of year 5 on 2 off (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- between $25 and $35 per hour
- Job Category
- Livestock Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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