Dairy Farm Assistant
About this job
Assist with any feed planning, managing weeds and pests. Applying 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, maintain effluent management records. Implement animal health programme Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme. 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 convictions.
Job Requirements
Assist with any feed planning, managing weeds and pests. Applying 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, maintain effluent management records. Implement animal health programme Assist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme. 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 convictions.
- Days of work
- As per roster 6 days on, 2 off (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25 to $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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