Farm supervisor or farm supervisor — Philipsen Farm Ltd
Philipsen Farm Ltd. is hiring a farm supervisor to oversee livestock and crop operations. The position is located in a dusty, hot, noisy and outdoor working environment on a dairy and grain farm that includes oilseeds, forage crops and livestock.
Education and experience
The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma, or have equivalent experience. Experience from 2 years to less than 3 years is required.
Main duties
The incumbent carries out artificial insemination, watering or mowing of livestock and disinfects pens, barns or chicken coops. It diagnoses livestock health problems, provides animal monitoring and care, controls the calving process, monitors animal health and treats livestock health problems. He participates in the development and implementation of safety and bio-security procedures on the farm, and ensures their compliance.
It also provides crop-related services, including ploughing, irrigation, soil cultivation, spraying or harvesting of produce. It coordinates and monitors the work of labourers and farm workers, maintains livestock performance records as well as production and quality records, and updates records and records. It oversees and monitors livestock programs and other livestock-related programs, ensuring their implementation. It conducts and maintains farm equipment and machinery, performs general agricultural tasks, and tracks and reports on feed stocks.
Supervision and equipment
The position involves the supervision of 3 to 4 people. Control of the following equipment and machinery is required: automated manure handling or storage system, automated milking system, storage and silage system, tractor. The area of specialization is the dairy cow.
Safety and security
A validation of the driving license is required.
Working conditions and physical requirements
The environment is characterized by a fast pace and physically demanding work, with attention to detail.
Desired personal qualities
Excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, organizational skills and team spirit.
Selection questions
Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications mentioned in the job offer?
Employment conditions
Terms of employment options include early morning, evening, shift and weekend work.
Financial benefits
Group insurance.
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