About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Treat livestock health issues. 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. Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases. Monitor animal behaviour. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Other benefits: Parking available.