Farm worker, hogs

Les Fermes Gass Farms situated in Cookshire-Eaton, QC is seeking applications for the job position of Farm worker, hogs who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Les Fermes Gass Farms
Position: Farm worker, hogs
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $630 to $900 weekly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Cookshire-Eaton, QC

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for disinfecting pens, barns, and poultry houses.
  • The candidate must be able to handle animals.
  • The candidate must monitor animal health.
  • The candidate must organize tasks in order to accomplish the work.
  • The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
  • The candidate must perform pig littering tasks such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identifying piglets, and castration.
  • The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weaning.
  • The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
  • The candidate must ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
  • The candidate must keep livestock performance records.
  • The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
  • The candidate must perform general farm duties.
  • The candidate will be responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include both hog management and livestock farming.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience using hand tools.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • There is no access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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