Full-Time
Swine Herdsperson
Posted on Mar 19
Eclipse Pork Ltd.
SW 26-39-25 W4th SE,, Lacombe, AB, T4L 2N4
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 available
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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