Dairy Farm Worker

Location: South Central Manitoba (Altona)

Riedbow Dairy Ltd. is a commercial dairy operation located in Elm Creek, MB. They milk approx. 950 cows using milk robots and are currently seeking a Dairy Farm Worker (NOC 85100, 2 vacancies).

Employment type:

Permanent, full time (40h/week), 2 vacancies

Work Location:

Riedbow Dairy Ltd, NE 8-9-5 W, Elm Creek, R0G 0N0, Manitoba

Business Address:
Riedbow Dairy Ltd., Box 280, Elm Creek, R0G 0N0, Manitoba

Salary/benefits: $ 16.36/hour. 4% holiday payments, health benefits

Position Summary:

Reporting to the farm manager, the Dairy Farm Worker is responsible for assisting with carrying out day-to-day activities on the dairy farm.

Duties include:

Feed and tend high productive dairy cows and additional young stock

Clean beddings and barns

Assist with the milking process, bring cows to the milk robot if necessary, recognize and report robotic error messages

Recognize and report cows in heat

Recognize and report disease and health problems in young calves and other livestock

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Check and monitor water basins and air flow in barns

Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards.

Follow food safety and security and animal bio-security procedures

Requirements:

Some experience is an asset

Affinity with livestock is required

Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment is necessary

High school equivalent

Able to communicate in the English language

We thank you for your interest in working with us although only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.