About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Dirty. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. 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 quality control and production records. Select livestock for sale. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Perform general farm duties. Area of specialization: Swine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Sound discrimination. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available.