Hog farm worker (maternity) – Ontario
The farm worker’s main responsibility is to produce good-quality piglets, consistent with the company’s standards, while overseeing the well-being of the animals. He/she must also comply with all biosafety rules.
Status/schedule: Permanent, full time, 5 days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and one weekend every two weeks.
Location: 3603 Villeneuve Road, St-Isidore, Ontario, K0C 2B0
We are looking for people who are:
- Passionate about animals
- Keen on learning and moving ahead
- Able to adapt to new working methods and absorb information
- Able to do physically demanding work; versatile, responsible and resourceful
- Good at planning their tasks and time
- Available to work on two weekends per months
- Have experience and/or training in hog farming (would be an asset)
Key responsibilities:
- Feed and water the animals
- Observe, analyze, recognize and promptly report anything wrong
- See to cleanliness of facilities and health of the animals
- Write up production reports
- Order feed
- Performing appropriate health care on animals when necessary
Sow barn workers | Other responsibilities:
- Detect when sows are in season; plan mating
- Inseminate sows
- Check for return to heat cycle
- Check if pregnant
Birthing workers | Other responsibilities:
- Prepare sow barns and attend sows during birthing
- Check new litters and oversee care of newborns to wean a maximum of healthy piglets
A range of benefits!
- Stable, permanent, jobs (42.5 h/week)
- On-the-job training
- Competitive salary/performance bonus
- Full insurance plan, including dental and eyeglasses
- Pension plan (RRSP, DPSP, TFSA)
- Bank of sick days (equivalent to 7 days)
- Allowance for work clothing ($175)
- Opportunities for advancement
- Employee and family assistance program
- Recognition program
- Leisure club and much more!
Send us your application!
You too can become a part of the family tradition!
Fax: 450 293-4291
Email: rh@fmenard.com