About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Livestock. All weather conditions. Tasks: Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses. Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Perform livestock feeding. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. 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. Area of specialization: Swine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.