Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor; Loader; Haying equipment; Forage equipment; Storage and silage system; Milking system (automated); Feeding and watering system

Area of Specialization

Large animals; Dairy cattle; Agricultural livestock service

Type of Farm Operations

Dairy; Corn farming; Hay farming; Soybean farming; Wheat farming; Livestock combination farming

Security and Safety

Driver’s validity licence check

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Overtime required

Work Location Information

Rural area; Staff accommodation available

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Calving; Handling animals; Soybean farming; Weaning; Farm animal grooming

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Organized

Salary

 – $16.60 to $1,660.00HOUR hourly for 50 to 60 hours per week