Full-Time
Swine Herdsperson
Posted on Mar 31
Huronway Farms
Brussels, ON
Personal Suitability
Team player; Excellent oral communication; Organized
Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills
Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Maintain livestock performance records; Feed inventory; Handling animals; Processing pig litters; Weaning
Farm Supervisors Specific Skills
Maintain quality control and production records; Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs; Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills
Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
Work Location Information Rural area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Physically demanding; Attention to detail
Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence
Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours
Type of Farm Operations Hog and pig farming
Area of Specialization Swine
Additional Skills Perform general farm duties
Equipment and Machinery Experience Feeding and watering system
Specific Skills Monitoring animal health
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Education No degree, certificate or diploma
Languages English
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