dairy farm worker

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Tractor
• Loader

Area of Specialization

• Dairy cattle

Type of Farm Operations

• Dairy

Specific Skills

• Perform general farm duties
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Milk cows

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Work Location Information

• Rural area

Automated Systems Experience

• Milking system (automated)
• Feeding and watering system

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

• Handling animals

Personal Suitability

• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized