Agricultural Production Assistant #8583
Pelissero Farms Inc.
Reporting to the Farm Manager and Farm Owner(s), the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations on the egg and pullet farm.
Hours of work: 8:00am to 3:30pm and every other weekend with two days off during the week
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Farming operations including animal care, and poultry husbandry
• Daily egg collection and egg packer sanitation
• Production facilities sanitation including sweeping, scraping, dusting, power blowing, pressure washing etc.
• Assist in flock placement and flock removal preparations
• Record-keeping (monitoring of equipment, feeders, temperatures, etc.)
• Mechanical, property and yard maintenance
• Operating farm machinery including, tractors, lawnmower and landscaping tools
• Must adhere to all health and safety policies and practices
• Must adhere to bio-security policies and practices
The successful candidate should possess following qualifications:
• Experience in general labour
• Ability to work in dusty and hot environments
• Own transportation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs repeatedly
• Strong independent work ethic
• Experience in farming is an asset
• Experience in operating tractors and other farming related equipment is an asset
• Mechanical aptitude is an asset
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays and on call alarm coverage
Additional notes:
• Starting wage of $20.00-22.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 40 hours per week with potential for additional overtime work during seasonally busy periods
• Medical benefit expense account after completion of probationary period