Farm Hand/Manager

Floyd Dickie and Sons Ltd • Full-time • Canada • USD $ 20 / hour • 1d ago

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Farm Hand to join our team. We are a family run egg farm/egg grading station supplying eggs to various stores across NS and NB. Applicants must be able to lift 30 lbs, responsible, reliable and comfortable working alone, and have an interest in animal husbandry. Applicant must have own transportation.

Responsibilities

Barn care, including inspecting and caring for roughly 30,000 chickens.
Daily chores include gathering eggs (by modern equipment), sweeping, scraping and cleaning equipment, and maintaining records verifying each chore.
Packing eggs in grading station 3 days/week. Includes packing dozens into boxes or onto carts.
Multiple daily checks on well being of birds to help maintain a high level of animal welfare.
Maintain tidy work areas
Air brake endorsement a plus, but not necessary
Experience operating farm machinery, heavy equipment, or power tools is a plus
Mechanical knowledge beneficial for troubleshooting equipment issues
Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks regularly
Strong work ethic with attention to safety standards
Basic math skills for measuring inputs or calculating quantities
Prior experience on a farm or in agricultural settings is advantageous but not required
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to different tasks as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits: