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swine herdsperson

Dutton, , ON
CA$39,000/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage

About the role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Tasks: Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. Monitoring animal health. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. 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. Treat livestock health issues. Weaning. Feed and tend animals. Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. Select livestock for sale. Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs. Maintain work records and logs. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Supervision: 3-4 people. 1 to 2 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Feeding and watering system. Tractor. Farm truck. Loader. Manure spreader. Automated systems experience: Bulk grain or feed handling - automated. Automated environmental control equipment. Manure handling and storage. Area of specialization: Swine. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits.

About Tamarack Swine Genetics Ltd.