Full-Time

Swine Herdsperson

Posted on Feb 11

Ghostpine Farms Ltd.

Penhold, AB

Personal Suitability Team player; Organized

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Maintain livestock performance records; Select livestock for sale

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Maintain financial and production records; Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses; Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures

Work Location Information Rural area; Staff accommodation provided

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Work Site Environment Odours

Type of Farm Operations Livestock

Area of Specialization Swine; Pork

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Maintain work records and logs

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Bulk handling system; Feeding and watering system; Automated manure handling or storage system

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English

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