AddressDescription
CARROT RIVER POLAR PORK FARMS LTD. is in need of Pork Production Technician
NOC Code: 84120
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 Carry out feeding routine for sows and boars and perform routine service on feed equipment
2 Provide water for animals and perform routine maintenance on water drinkers
3 Handle and administer medications and vaccines as directed
4 Monitor pig health, notices signs of disorder and reports concerns
5 Follow safe manure management pit pulling procedure when cleaning out manure pits
6 Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and temperatures using automated control system
7 Prepare and execute physical animal inventories, ensuring all animals are properly recorded inventory
8 Responsible to act safely in performing job duties at all times
9 Perform general farm duties
10 Perform other duties requested by immediate superior
WORKING HOURS: 30 to 40 hours per week hours from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Sunday to Saturday with two varied days off per week
WAGE/BENEFITS: $18.50/hour. Bonus Program, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Health and Dental Insurance Program (80% paid by the insurance company)
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
1 Education: Completion of secondary school is required; College certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock preferred
2 Work Experience: At least 1 year experience in handling hogs and barn equipment is required
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
1 Knowledge of swine operations and best farming practices
2 Patience and empathy to work with animals
3 Analytical and problem-solving skills
4 Decision making skills
5 Good written and verbal communication skills
6 Ability to work individually or as part of a group
WORK LOCATION: SE-24-51-12-W2, Carrot River, SK, Canada S0E 0L0
LANGUAGE OF WORK: English
