Pork Production Technician
Belview Acres ltd.
Location Blyth, ON
Salary 22.00 hourly / 40 to 55 hours per week
Full time
Overtime required, Early morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime available
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits
Languages English
Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Hog and pig farming
Work setting
Rural area
Responsibilities:
Boar semen collection
Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
Diagnose livestock health issues
Handling animals
Monitoring animal health
Perform livestock feeding
Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
Track and report on current feed inventory
Treat livestock health issues
Weaning
Feed and tend animals
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
Maintain financial and production records
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Formulate feeding program
Maintain livestock performance records
Maintain quality control and production records
Select livestock for sale
Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Maintain work records and logs
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Perform general farm duties
Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Supervision
5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Automated manure handling or storage system
Feeding and watering system
Tractor
Loader
Hand tools
Automated systems experience
Bulk grain or feed handling - automated
Automated environmental control equipment
Manure handling and storage
Area of specialization
Swine
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Repetitive
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Until: 2025-12-22
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