About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. Monitoring animal health. Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration. Weaning. Feed and tend animals. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Other benefits: Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer.