Swine Technician

2 weeks ago


Grand Valley, Canada Petervale Farms Full time

**About Us**

Modern farrow to wean operation looking for experienced farrowing and breeding technicians.

**Job Duties**
- Follow and enforce biosecurity protocols and animal welfare codes of practice
- All aspects of breeding/raising pigs including processing piglets, moving sows, piglets and boars
- Maintain health of the herd
- Carry out feeding routine and provide water for the animals
- Monitor herd health and properly handle and administer medications and vaccines as required
- Pressure wash and ensure rooms are clean and sanitized
- Maintain barn machinery and equipment
- Ensure proper ventilation and manure management
- Report any safety concerns to a supervisor
- Maintain detailed records
- Perform other duties as required

**Work Environment**
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- May be noise, dust and odours

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Swine Technician: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person


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    Grand Valley, Canada Petervale Farms Full time

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