Job Title: Dairy Farm Worker
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will have the ability to perform set procedures such as milking and attending to livestock, haymaking, and fencing, and apply their knowledge and skills to multiple operations involving basic levels of problem solving and decision making.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate milking plant and equipment;
* Identify and report equipment not operating normally;
* Work co-operatively as part of a team;
* Read and record instrument information i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers;
* Understand the principles of safe working;
* Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. Farm machinery;
* Maintain machinery, undertake adjustments and size changes;
* Solve problems and make decisions within given guidelines;
* Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.
* Operate standard measuring equipment
* Operate computerised systems using menu options
* Contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input and assisting other team members;
Requirements:
* At least an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent);
* At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience;
About the Role:
This is a full-time position which may involve weekend or public holidays work and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises (paid accordingly).
Duties and responsibilities will include maintaining high standards of productivity, efficiency, and quality while ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.