About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Chicken farming. Hog and pig farming. Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Livestock. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses. Handling animals. 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. Track and report on current feed inventory . 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. Perform general farm duties. Area of specialization: Poultry. Swine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Reliability. Screening questions: Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Morning. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer.