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swine technician

Petervale Farms3 days ago
Grand Valley, ON
CA$39,520 - CA$45,760/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Extended health care

About the role

About Us

Modern farrow to wean operation looking for farrowing and breeding technicians.

Job Duties

  • Follow and enforce biosecurity protocols and animal welfare codes of practice
  • All aspects of breeding/raising pigs including processing piglets, moving sows, piglets and boars
  • Maintain health of the herd
  • Carry out feeding routine and provide water for the animals
  • Monitor herd health and properly handle and administer medications and vaccines as required
  • Pressure wash and ensure rooms are clean and sanitized
  • Maintain barn machinery and equipment
  • Ensure proper ventilation and manure management
  • Report any safety concerns to a supervisor
  • Maintain detailed records
  • Perform other duties as required

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • May be noise, dust and odours

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Extended health care

Application question(s):

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Education:

  • Secondary School (required)

Experience:

  • Swine Technician: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location: In person

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