Urgent recruitment for Stock Handlers, the stock handlers will be responsible for animal feeding, milking, care and management of calves in a large modern dairy farm.
Job duties and responsibilities
All aspects of the feeding of animals on the dairy farm that cuts across all ages and groups of high-producing dairy animals to achieve excellent performance in milk production and growth with an emphasis on quality and quantity at a competitive cost.
Use new technologies and methods towards increased productivity and performance.
Manage and apply all relevant farm machinery for efficient use and optimal output.
Support the Farm manager to implement a modern and effective dairy management system to will deliver results sustainably.
Monitor and evaluate all animals and report to the farm supervisor.
Keep good records of farm activities and report to the farm supervisor daily.
Implement approved farm activities in a timely fashion to achieve the best results.
Job requirements and qualifications
Functional competencies:
Experience in dairy farming
Experience working with farm animals and milking cows
Experience with using milking machines is an added advantage.
Basic knowledge of health, safety and environment on the farm
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