swine herdsperson
3 days ago
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Hog and pig farming
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Dusty
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Odours
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Livestock
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Dirty
Work setting
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Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Develop specific plans to prioritize
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Handling animals
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Monitoring animal health
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Organize tasks to accomplish the work
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Perform livestock feeding
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Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
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Treat livestock health issues
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Feed and tend animals
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
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Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
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Maintain work records and logs
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Perform general farm duties
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Feed or assist in feeding
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Feeding and watering system
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Tractor
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Farm truck
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Loader
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Hand tools
Area of specialization
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Swine
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Sound discrimination
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Team player
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Reliability
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Quick learner
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Ability to multitask
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
