Labourer, farm
Special T Swine Ltd based in Brussels, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Labourer, farm who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Shift, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Special T Swine Ltd
Position: Labourer, farm
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $16.71 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Brussels, ON
Also hiring: Rural and Suburban mail carrier
Hiring: Labourer, farm
Job Description
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate must monitor animal health.
- 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 tracking and reporting on the current feed inventory.
- The candidate will be responsible for weaning.
- The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
- The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
- The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
- The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
- 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 language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is hog and pig farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
Work setting
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
- Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
- The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating a feeding and watering system, as well as driving a farm truck.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must be familiar with bulk grain or feed handling – automated, automated environmental control equipment, and manure handling and storage.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about swine.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- 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.
Benefits
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email