Herdsperson

  • Barrhead
  • Ws Farms Ltd.

Work site environment :

  • Dangerous
  • Dusty
  • Noisy
  • Odours
  • Outdoors
  • Dairy
  • Livestock

Work setting :

  • Rural area
  • Staff accommodation available
  • Willing to relocate

Tasks :

  • Calving
  • Handling animals
  • Monitoring animal health
  • Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
  • Formulate feeding program
  • Maintain livestock performance records
  • Maintain quality control and production records
  • Maintain work records and logs
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
  • Perform general farm duties

Supervision :

  • 1 to 2 people

Equipment and machinery experience :

  • Automated manure handling or storage system
  • Feeding and watering system
  • Milking system (automated)
  • Storage and silage system
  • Tractor

Area of specialization :

  • Dairy cattle

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required

Personal suitability :

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized
  • Team player

Other benefits :

  • Free parking available
  • On-site housing options
  • Parking available