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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