Full-Time
Supervisor, Hog Farm Workers
Posted on May 19
Huronway Farms
Brussels, ON
Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Organized
Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills
Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs; Maintain livestock performance records; Feed inventory; Handling animals; Processing pig litters; Weaning
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
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
Ability to Supervise 3-4 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence
Work Site Environment Odours; Dusty
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check; Basic security clearance
Type of Farm Operations Hog and pig farming; Hog management
Area of Specialization Swine; Agricultural livestock service
Additional Skills
Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Equipment and Machinery Experience Tractor; Feeding and watering system
Specific Skills
Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry; Monitoring animal health
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Education No degree, certificate or diploma
Languages English
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