Swine herdsperson
Petervale Farms Limited based in Grand Valley, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Swine herdsperson 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, Weekend and Early Morning.
Employer Name: Petervale Farms Limited
Position: Swine herdsperson
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Grand Valley, ON
Job Description
- The candidate will be in charge of handling animals.
- The candidate will be in charge of monitoring animal health.
- The candidate will be in charge of processing pig litters.
- The candidate will be in charge of weaning.
- The candidate will be expected to provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, livestock spraying or shearing, and disinfecting pens, barns, or poultry houses.
- The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
- The candidate will be expected to keep work records and logs.
- The candidate will be expected to carry out general farm duties.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent experience.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work Site Environment
- The type of farm operation is hog and pig farming.
- 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.
Experience and Specialization
Area of Specialization
- The candidate should be knowledgeable about Swine.
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email