About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Livestock. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses. Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Oversee loading and unloading of goods. Computer and technology knowledge: Computerized recording equipment. Area of specialization: Swine. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Personal suitability: Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: Life insurance.