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Join Our Team as a Stock Attendant at Dunphy's Poultry Farm Ltd.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the agricultural sector? Dunphy's Poultry Farm Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team as Stock Attendants. If you have a passion for livestock and poultry farming, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Job

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 50 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset but not mandatory

Work Environment

As a Stock Attendant, you will work in a dynamic and engaging environment that includes:

• Layer poultry farming
• Dusty and noisy conditions
• Odours associated with livestock
• Hands-on experience with poultry and egg production

Work Setting

This position is based in a rural area, providing a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the agricultural community.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Directing farm feed inventory activities
• Handling and monitoring animal health
• Performing livestock feeding and treatment of health issues
• Tracking and reporting on current feed inventory
• Assisting in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintaining financial and production records
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment
• Ensuring adherence to farm safety and bio-security protocols
• Maintaining livestock performance and quality control records
• Detecting disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry
• Performing general farm duties and writing daily progress reports
• Setting and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops

Supervision

You will have the opportunity to supervise a small team of 3-4 individuals, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Familiarity with the following equipment is beneficial:

• Egg gathering systems
• Feeding and watering systems
• Tractors, loaders, and skidsteers
• Hand tools

Physical Requirements

This role is physically demanding and requires a combination of:

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Organized and reliable
• Team players with efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexible and possess good judgment
• Quick learners eager to grow in the agricultural field

Screening Questions

To ensure a good fit, candidates will be asked:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

Dunphy's Poultry Farm Ltd. is committed to inclusivity and welcomes newcomers and refugees who have been displaced by conflict or natural disasters. We do not require Canadian work experience.

Compensation

Salary: $18.00 to $25.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Location: Keswick, NB

Join us at Dunphy's Poultry Farm Ltd. and be a part of a thriving agricultural community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.