General Farm Worker – Seasonal (Rural)

About the role

Hayes Haven Farms is seeking a reliable General Farm Worker for seasonal, full‑time work in a rural setting. You will support a variety of agricultural activities, from livestock care to vegetable harvesting, ensuring high‑quality production and bio‑security standards.

Key responsibilities

• Clear brush and debris from fields, pens, and work areas.
• Handle and monitor the health of broiler, layer, and other meat‑type chickens.
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size, shape, colour and volume for market sales.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot farm machinery such as skidsteer, forklift, farm trucks and harvesters.
• Set and monitor water lines, airflow and temperature in barns and coops.
• Maintain livestock performance records, work logs and safety/bio‑security procedures.
• Weed, harvest crops and assist with general farm duties under tight deadlines.

Required profile

• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail, capable of handling heavy loads and repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and on‑call shifts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; reliable and quick learner.

Required skills

• Operation and maintenance of automated manure handling and storage systems.
• Experience with egg gathering, feeding and watering systems.
• Proficiency using vegetable/fruit harvesters, farm trucks, loaders, skidsteer and forklift.
• Use of hand tools and basic mechanical troubleshooting.