Lesher Lane Ent Ltd is hiring General Farm Workers for permanent, full-time positions in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. The positions offer $17.98 to $25.00 per hour, with wages to be negotiated, for 30 to 40 hours per week. The employer has 5 vacancies, with positions starting as soon as possible.
The successful candidates will work on a goat and organic farm, handling and caring for animals, assisting with milking operations, feeding livestock, operating farm equipment, maintaining production records and performing general farm duties. The work takes place outdoors in dusty, noisy, wet and dirty conditions and in all weather conditions.
Job Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | General Farm Worker |
| Employer | Lesher Lane Ent Ltd |
| Location | Lacombe, Alberta, Canada |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Contract Type | Permanent employment |
| Industry | Agriculture & Farming |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Salary | $17.98 to $25.00 per hour |
| Hours | 30 to 40 hours per week |
| Experience | 7 months to less than 1 year |
| Education | Secondary (high) school graduation certificate |
| Language | English |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Job Bank Source | #3687965 |
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Key Responsibilities
As a General Farm Worker, you will be responsible for:
- Handling and caring for animals.
- Milking goats by hand or using automated milking machines.
- Supervising milking operations to ensure work is completed correctly.
- Feeding and tending animals.
- Milking cows.
- Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment.
- Maintaining quality control and production records.
- Cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and animal pens.
- Performing general farm duties.
- Operating feeding and watering systems.
- Working with automated milking systems.
- Operating farm trucks.
- Handling and storing manure using automated systems.
- Following workplace safety procedures and using required protective equipment.
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Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the following:
Experience
- 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.
- Experience working with farm animals and livestock.
- Experience with milking operations is an asset.
- Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Organized and efficient approach to work.
- Flexibility and good judgement.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to perform repetitive duties.
- Comfortable with sitting, standing and walking for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, crouch and kneel as required.
- Willingness to work outdoors in dusty, noisy, wet, dirty and all-weather conditions.
Equipment and Safety
Workers should be prepared to use or provide their own:
- Safety equipment and gear.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Gloves.
Work Environment
The General Farm Worker will work in a physically demanding agricultural environment involving:
- Goat farming.
- Organic farming.
- Outdoor work.
- Dusty and noisy conditions.
- Odours.
- Wet and damp areas.
- Dirty working conditions.
- All weather conditions.
Public transportation is not available to the work location, so candidates should consider their transportation arrangements before applying.
Additional Requirements
The employer may require:
- A criminal record check.
- A credit check.
- References confirming previous experience.
- A letter of recommendation.
The employer also promotes equal employment opportunities and offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
What the Employer Offers
Lesher Lane Ent Ltd offers:
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- 30 to 40 hours of work per week.
- Wages of $17.98 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and negotiation.
- Opportunities to work in goat and organic farming.
- On-the-job training tailored to youth.
- A hands-on agricultural work environment.
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How to Apply
Candidates interested in the General Farm Worker position at Lesher Lane Ent Ltd can apply by mail at:
RR4, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N4
