Summer Livestock Technician

2 months ago


Tillsonburg, Canada Total Swine Genetics Full time

Total Swine Genetics is a well-established boar stud located in Tillsonburg, Ontario with a great team. We house boars (male pigs) for our genetic partners and collect semen that is sold to our customers across Southwestern Ontario. Our barn team is in charge of the overall health and well being of the boars and for collecting semen on our 3 production days each week-Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

We are looking for a high school student to work 3 production days each week.

**Duties**:

- Feeding boars
- Moving boars from their pens to the collecting area
- Moving boars from the collecting area back to their pens
- Collect from boars
- Running collections to the lab
- Pressure washing and maintaining barn cleanliness

**Requirements**:

- Must have a positive attitude and be willing to learn
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Shift details:
Shifts begin at 5:30 am and end when production ends

Shifts would be every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 30 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Tillsonburg, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-07-01