Dairy Farm Workers Foreman/Woman

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dairy

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Supervise helpers

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Milking system (automated)
• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player