1 jobs found in Gropers Bush

A farm assistant is required to efficiently milk a 535-pedigree Jersey cow herd in a 60-bail rotary shed based in the Riverton area. The shed has ProTrack and ACRs and all cows wear SenseHub collars. Applicants must have a proven good work ethic, be physically fit, enjoy the challenging outdoor environment and have a positive attitude! Must also be able to provide recent work references in the farming industry. Duties include but are not limited to: • Bringing cows and calves in. • Milking cows. • Hosing out and cleaning cowshed and yards; putting wash through the cowshed plant. • Putting up and taking down electric fences and general farm fencing. • Feeding calves. • Shifting effluent pod system. • Fixing water leaks and setting up portable troughs. • Simple tractor work. • Shifting cows on crop in winter. • Yarding and treating animals with drench. Must be able to work: • Friday to Tuesday (up to 5am to 5.30pm - 1 hr breakfast and 1 hour lunch breaks) with a switch to...