**Job description** Hayter''s Farm is a family-owned turkey farm in Dashwood, Ontario that has been operating for more than 75 years with over 150 team members from across the Globe. Families have come to know and love our turkey products thanks to partnerships with major retailers like Sobey''s, Farm Boy, , and Hello Fresh. We are the only Federal establishment in Canada to raise, process, package and retail all in one location. managing the entire process allows us to adapt, implement change, and create the best product. As a growing, team-based environment, we value flexibility and ownership to do what it takes to get the job done. We celebrate small victories and move towards continuous improvement every day. **Key Responsibilities:** **The Barns** * Provide Turkeys with care. Completing daily checks to ensure the birds are comfortable and utilizing technology to following, monitoring and adjust feed, ventilation, and lighting programs * Prepare barns for a flock. Sanitizing, setting up feed and drinker lines, and applying proper bedding * Follow farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity) * Complete basic maintenance on the barns **The Farm** * Safely use farm equipment and assist with sanitation of equipment * Support the field team during planting and harvest season, operating the buggy, planters, combines, and other * Operate different types of equipment for planting, harvest, and manure. * The successful candidate will gain experience with a variety of cutting edge technologies found in the agriculture industry. **Qualifications** * 1 year previous experience with livestock an assest * 1 year previous experience with crops an asset * 1year experience operating heavy equipment as an asset * G License is required, DZ or AZ an asset * Confidence using monitoring technology for the barns and tractors **Position Overview** This position is a full-time permanent opportunity working with our Farming Operations team. Schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00PM, with rotating weekends Our company offers RRSP matching, comprehensive benefits, competitive wages and the chance to work alongside a passionate leadership team. You must be able to legally work in Canada (Canadian citizen, Canadian Permanent Resident or OPEN work permit in good standing, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Apply today to learn more! Hayter''s Farm is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (''AODA''). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Company events * Discounted or free food * Store discount Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
Job Title
Farm Operator