Office assistant

Responsibilities

1. Plant, fertilize, cultivate, spray, irrigate and harvest crops
2. Feed and tend livestock and poultry
3. Milk cows
4. Perform or assist in performing breeding activities of farm animals
5. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
6. Follow food safety and security and animal bio-security procedures
7. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
8. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market
9. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
10. Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
11. Performing manual labor.
12. Performing maintenance on the farm.
13. Handling heavy machinery.
14. Repairing faulty vehicles and machinery.
15. Managing farming activities.
16. Overseeing farmworkers.
17. Devising strategies for harvesting or breeding.
18. Liaising with clients.

Requirements

1. Previous experience in the farming industry.
2. Knowledge of farming best practices.
3. Able to work long hours on location.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Must be physically fit.
6. Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Benefits