Farm Supervisor

Company: D. Ysselstein Farms Inc.

Business Information: David Ysselstein’s farm is a beef feedlot. We feed 2200 cows approximately on an acreage located at the south of Woodstock. On the same farm, we also have broiler breeder chickens for hatching egg production. Our farm produces fertilized eggs that will hatch into baby chicks.

Business Location: 465065 Curries Road, Woodstock, ON, N4S 7V8

Work Location: Same as above and 524740 Curry road, Woodstock, ON, N0J 1A0

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

Maintain quality control and production records

Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Maintain work records and logs

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Sort, brand and handle animals

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Assist with breeding activities

Detect disease and health problems in livestock

Monitor animal health and provide care

Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures

Hire and train staff

Organize tasks to accomplish the work

Treat livestock health issues

Maintain financial and production records

Formulate feeding program

Maintain livestock performance records

Direct farm feed inventory activities

Prepare animals for transportation

Perform general farm duties

Requirements:

-Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

-Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in the field is required. If the candidate does not have a minimum of 2 years of experience, then a college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture of livestock husbandry is required.

-Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching and kneeling, Standing for extended periods of time, Handling heavy loads, Work under pressure, Overtime required.

-Personal suitability: Flexibility, Team player, Organized, Efficient interpersonal skills, Initiative, Values and Ethics, Judgement.

-Ability to Supervise: 2-4 people

-Work site environment: Noisy, Outdoors, Dusty, Odours.

-Weigh Handling: Up to 23kg (50 lbs.)

-Language: English is required.

Salary: $24.00 hourly, 55 hours per week

Benefits: Accommodation and bonus at the end of the year are provided.

Important Information: The regular schedule will be from Monday to Friday. The candidate will work 9-11 hours per day set anywhere between 5 AM and 8 PM. Flexibility on schedule is required as some days will start earlier and others finish later. Weekend work, overtime, as well as, work during holidays will be required based on the business needs. On-call work during nights or after hours is required in case of an emergency. 2 breaks of 15 minutes each (paid) and 45 minutes of unpaid lunchtime.

Apply by email: daveysselstein@gmail.com

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