About this 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