pork production technician

Belview Acres ltd. • Blyth, ON, CA

Il y a 5 jours

Type de contrat

Permanent

Description de poste

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 to 45 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Hog and pig farming

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

Boar semen collection
Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
Diagnose livestock health issues
Handling animals
Monitoring animal health
Perform livestock feeding
Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
Track and report on current feed inventory
Treat livestock health issues
Weaning
Feed and tend animals
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
Maintain financial and production records
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Formulate feeding program
Maintain livestock performance records
Maintain quality control and production records
Select livestock for sale
Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Maintain work records and logs
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Perform general farm duties
Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Equipment and machinery experience

Automated manure handling or storage system
Feeding and watering system
Tractor
Loader
Hand tools

Automated systems experience

Bulk grain or feed handling - automated
Automated environmental control equipment
Manure handling and storage

Area of specialization

Swine

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Quick learner

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Government programs

Recognized employer

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Overtime available

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan

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