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Join Our Team as a Pork Production Technician!

Company: Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Job Category: Agriculture and Forestry

Location: Balcarres, SK

Salary: $19.00 to $23.08 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a rewarding career in pork production? Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pork Production Technician to join our team. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on livestock care and farm management.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pasture or pen breeding programs
• Formulate feeding programs for livestock
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Select livestock for sale
• Maintain work records and logs
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry
• Perform general farm duties
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Set and monitor water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops

Work Environment

The role is set in a rural area and may require relocation. Candidates should be prepared to work in a variety of conditions, including:

• Dusty, hot, and noisy environments
• Exposure to livestock and associated odours

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Permanent
• Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years
• Experience: Previous experience in this field is an asset

Skills and Personal Suitability

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and in physically demanding conditions
• Team player with a positive attitude

Transportation and Safety

• Own transportation is required
• Valid driver's license
• Criminal record check and driver's validity license check will be conducted

Health and Financial Benefits

At Maple Leaf Foods Inc., we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, pension plan
• Long-term Benefits: Maternity and parental benefits
• Other Benefits: Paid time off for volunteering or personal days

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to the pork production industry and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence in agriculture!

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

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.