Full-Time

Swine Herdsperson

Posted on Mar 10

Pigs R Us Inc.

Box 244, 9220 TWP Road 563, Mayerthorpe, AB, T0E 1N0

Personal Suitability Team player

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Maintain livestock performance records; Select livestock for sale; Feed inventory; Handling animals

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers; Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Work Location Information Rural area; Staff accommodation available

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Physically demanding; Attention to detail

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Type of Farm Operations Hog and pig farming

Area of Specialization Swine

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Equipment and Machinery Experience

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

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English

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