General Farm Worker

General Farm Worker

Role

As part of our niche farming team you will enjoy a positive, friendly, collaborative work environment that rewards hard work. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outside.

Job Responsibilities

• Food preparation for livestock
• Basic animal husbandry duties
• Cleaning barns
• Safely operate farm equipment (tractors, lawnmowers, etc.)
• Landscaping duties
• Other farm duties as required

Work Environment

• Barn environments that can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty
• Physical activity in a farm environment, like pushing and pulling, crouching, bending, reaching, as well as some climbing and working at heights
• Occasional repetitive lifting of objects of 25 pounds

Qualifications

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
• Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Demonstrates some observation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity. Able to occasionally lift 25 lbs repetitively
• Able to show up to work on time and ready to work. Must have flexibility in scheduling and the ability to take part in the rotating weekend and holiday schedule. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time
• Able to execute all tasks in a safe manner
• Comfortable around farm animals. Able to follow animal welfare standards. Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset
• On the job training will be provided

Experience

No experience required

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 35-40 per week

Salary: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Language training provided

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required
• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ayr, ON N0B 1E0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person