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Join Our Team as a Swine Technician at Pure Pork Farms Ltd.
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career in the agricultural sector? Pure Pork Farms Ltd. is excited to announce an opening for a Swine Technician in beautiful Mount Albion, PE. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills and dedication will make a real difference!
About the Role
As a Swine Technician, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of our hog and pig farming activities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collecting boar semen
- Handling and monitoring animal health
- Performing essential pig littering activities
- Tracking and reporting on feed inventory
- Weaning and tending to animals
- Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment
- Cleaning stables, barns, and pens
- Detecting diseases and health issues in livestock
- Writing daily progress reports
Work Environment
Our work site is vibrant and fast-paced, with a focus on hog and pig farming. Please note that the environment can be:
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Odorous
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to 2 years in a related field
Supervision and Teamwork
You will be supervising 1 to 2 individuals, so strong leadership and teamwork skills are essential. We value collaboration and communication in our workplace.
Equipment and Machinery
Experience with the following equipment is required:
- Feeding and watering systems
- Storage and silage systems
- Tractors
- Loaders
- Manure spreaders
Automated Systems
Familiarity with automated environmental control equipment and manure handling/storage systems will be beneficial.
Physical Demands
This role is physically demanding and requires:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Bending, crouching, and kneeling
- Attention to detail and hand-eye coordination
Personal Suitability
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Excellent communicators
- Team players
Screening Questions
Before applying, please consider the following:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Benefits
At Pure Pork Farms Ltd., we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
- Free parking available
- On-site housing options
Compensation
The salary for this position ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 hourly, negotiable based on experience.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a dedicated team at Pure Pork Farms Ltd., we encourage you to apply!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.