general farm worker - livestock
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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. Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses. Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. 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. Treat livestock health issues. Weaning. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. 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. 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: Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Morning. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits.