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Description:
We are a large farming grain operation looking for an enthusiastic worker who has previous experience in the same role and is willing to take on supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Formal training with focus on agriculture is an asset
Minimum 3 years of farming experience, actively farming in 2013 and 2014
Experience as a supervisor is an asset
Experience operating, maintaining and performing basic repairs on large grain farm equipment including but not limited to seeder, sprayer, swather, combine, grain cart, auger etc.
Attention to details, excellent leadership, communication skills
Willing to work long hours in peak seasons
Responsibilities:
Supervise seeding and harvest operations
Maintain quality control and production records
Operate and maintain large grain machinery and equipment
Farm yard and equipment cleaning and maintenance
Perform general farm duties
Perform other duties as need arises and as directed by farmer
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
Additional Skills
- Maintain quality control and production records
Specific Skills
- Perform general farm duties
- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
Type of Equipment
- Seed drill
- Crop sprayers or dusters
- Swather or combine
Type of Farm Operations
- Grain, oil seed, forage crop