About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: 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. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. Select livestock for sale. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Maintain work records and logs. Perform general farm duties. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Feeding and watering system. Area of specialization: Swine. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Judgement. Reliability. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required.