2 jobs found in Galatea

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...

Key duties and responsibilities The successful applicant will be involved in the daily operation of the dairy farm, including: *Milking cows and operating the dairy shed efficiently and hygienically *Monitoring animal health and reporting or assisting with treatment of sick or injured stock *Moving and handling stock safely using modern farm systems, including Halter technology *Feeding stock and assisting with pasture allocation and feed management *Calf rearing and care of young stock *Assisting with mating, calving and other seasonal farm tasks *Cleaning and maintaining the milking shed, farm equipment and work areas *Fencing, weed control and general farm maintenance *Assisting with effluent management and maintaining farm hygiene standards *Keeping basic farm records as required *Following workplace health and safety procedures and animal welfare standards *Supporting the Farm Manager in the day-to-day running of the farm. Minimum requirements...