swine herdsperson
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Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Hog and pig farming. Dusty. Noisy. Odours.
Work setting:
Rural area. Staff accommodation available.
Tasks:
- Handling animals.
- Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration.
- Weaning.
- Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures.
- Maintain financial and production records.
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
- Maintain livestock performance records.
- Select livestock for sale.
- Maintain work records and logs.
- Perform general farm duties.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail.
Personal suitability:
Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
Overtime required.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.