About this role
*Swine Technician position:*
Location ? Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, Canada area
Full time ? 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $16.50. Plus quarterly production bonus.
Benefits package includes health, dental, vision and prescription drugs
Porcherie Lac du Onze Ltee (PLDO), located in Notre Dame de Lourdes, in south-central Manitoba, is currently searching to fill the position of ?Farm Labourer?. PLDO owns and operates 5,000 sows, including in-house multiplication, 17,000 nursery spaces, 36,000 finisher spaces, a feed mill and transportation.
The successful candidate will have a liking for working with animals, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be a part of a team . Weekend and holiday work is required on a rotational basis. No experience is required, and training will be provided. Only Canadian citizens, permanent residents or temporary residents with a valid work permit will be considered.
* To carry out the feeding of pigs in all sections and to gain an understanding of their nutritional needs. * Process litters of newborn pigs. * Pressure wash barns to a satisfactory standard. * To understand the requirements of the welfare protocol of the farm. * To perform artificial insemination. * To move or sort pigs as needed * To administer vaccinations or medications * Loading and unloading pigs from livestock trailers * To assist with feed mill duties such as unloading raw materials, loading trucks, refilling ingredients bins, and other duties as assigned * To operate a telehandler and other farm equipment * To wash livestock transport trailers to a satisfactory standard. * To help maintain the section in a clean and tidy state. * To perform minor repairs and maintenance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits: * Company pension * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * Relocation assistance * RRSP match * Vision care
Work Location: In person