The farm worker’s main responsibility is to produce good-quality piglets, consistent with the company’s standards, while overseeing the well-being of the animals.
He / she must also comply with all biosafety rules.
Status / schedule : Permanent, full time, 5 days a week from 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. and one weekend every two weeks.
Location : 3603 Villeneuve Road, St-Isidore, Ontario, K0C 2B0
We are looking for people who are :
- Passionate about animals
- Keen on learning and moving ahead
- Able to adapt to new working methods and absorb information
- Able to do physically demanding work; versatile, responsible and resourceful
- Good at planning their tasks and time
- Available to work on two weekends per months
- Have experience and / or training in hog farming (would be an asset)
Key responsibilities :
- Feed and water the animals
- Observe, analyze, recognize and promptly report anything wrong
- See to cleanliness of facilities and health of the animals
- Write up production reports
- Order feed
- Performing appropriate health care on animals when necessary
Sow barn workers Other responsibilities :
- Detect when sows are in season; plan mating
- Inseminate sows
- Check for return to heat cycle
- Check if pregnant
Birthing workers Other responsibilities :
- Prepare sow barns and attend sows during birthing
- Check new litters and oversee care of newborns to wean a maximum of healthy piglets
A range of benefits!
- Stable, permanent, jobs (42.5 h / week)
- On-the-job training
- Competitive salary / performance bonus
- Full insurance plan, including dental and eyeglasses
- Pension plan (RRSP, DPSP, TFSA)
- Bank of sick days (equivalent to 7 days)
- Allowance for work clothing ($175)
- Opportunities for advancement
- Employee and family assistance program
- Recognition program
- Leisure club and much more!
30+ days ago