Swine Technician
2 weeks ago
**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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Swine Technician
2 days 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...