Herdsperson

Agriculture, General
Or equivalent experience
Equipment and Machinery Experience
Tractor
Storage and silage system
Milking system (automated)
Feeding and watering system
Automated manure handling or storage system
Additional Skills
Perform general farm duties
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Maintain work records and logs
Area of Specialization
Dairy cattle
Type of Farm Operations
Dairy
Other grain farming
Specific Skills
Monitoring animal health
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation
Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Ability to Supervise
3-4 people
Work Location Information
Rural area
Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills
Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
Farm Supervisors Specific Skills
Maintain quality control and production records
Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills
Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
Calving
Feed inventory
Handling animals
Farm animal grooming
Personal Suitability
Team player
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits
Screening questions
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?