farm supervisor

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Loader

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Storage and silage system
• Tractor
• Forklift
• Lift truck
• Farm truck

Automated systems experience

• Manure handling and storage
• Bulk grain or feed handling - automated

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits