Pork production technician (Haldimand County)

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 80 to 90 hours bi-weekly Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Asset languages Portuguese Spanish; Castilian Work site environment Hog and pig farming Outdoors Dusty Hot Noisy Odours Livestock All weather conditions Work setting Rural area Remote location Tasks Diagnose livestock health issues Handling animals Monitoring animal health Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration Weaning Feed and tend animals Maintain financial and production records Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain livestock performance records Maintain quality control and production records Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Perform general farm duties Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Not required Equipment and machinery experience Feeding and watering system Tractor Area of specialization Agricultural livestock service Swine Security and safety Criminal record check Basic security clearance Transportation/travel information Own transportation Travel expenses not paid by employer Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Sound discrimination Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Organized Team player Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Reliability Screening questions Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Early morning Government programs Recognized employer Employment terms options Shift Flexible schedule Weekend Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial perks Group insurance benefits Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p1f7r