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Pork Production Technician (NOC 84120) Full Time NEW
About the Company:
Belview Acres Ltd. is a farrow to finish hog operation located at 83695 Scott Line Blyth, Ontario Canada.
We can be reached via phone at (519) 523-4392 or via email at [email protected].
Position Details:
• Position title: Pork Production Technician
• Vacancies: 1
• Status: Full-time, permanent
• Compensation: $20.65 per hour, 40-45 hours per week
• Benefits: Group health benefits including dental plan and health care plan
• Shifts: Early mornings, days, weekends, overtime available
• Language of work: English
• Anticipated start date: as soon as possible
• Location of work: in person at 83695 Scott Line Blyth, ON N0M 1H0
Responsibilities:
• Working in all areas of the hog barn
• Ensure proper handling of stock
• Carry out Company’s program to ensure production targets are met
• Carry out feeding routine for sows, boars and hogs and perform routine service on feed equipment
• Provide water for animals and perform routine maintenance on water drinkers
• Interpret labels, handle, and administer medications and vaccines as directed
• Shipping and receiving of animals, farm supplies and feeds
• Monitor pig health, recognize signs of disorder and report concerns
• Ensure the Company’s biosecurity protocol and Animal Welfare Code of Practice is followed by all staff
• Operate a high-pressure washer and ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards for the Unit are met
• Follow safe manure management procedure when cleaning out manure pits
• Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and temperature using automated control system
• Ensure accurate records are kept and submitted in a timely fashion to head office
• Interact closely with barn manager and other team members
• Responsible to act safely in performing job duties at all times
• Reporting safety concerns to the safety representative and/or Unit manager
Work Setting and Conditions:
• Rural setting
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking with bending, crouching and kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Managing repetitive tasks with tight deadlines
• Exposure to odours, dust and noise
• Safety equipment and training provided
Qualifications:
• Completion of College level diploma or certificate in Animal Husbandry or equivalent pork production experience
• At least two (2) years of previous animal husbandry experience required
• Experience with automated feeding and watering system, manure handling and storage, tractor, loader, and hand tools
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, stand for extended periods, and handle moderate lifting of at least 50 pounds.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to solve problems with strong attention to detail for data collection.
• Ability to attend work on time each scheduled shift
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcome submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. Only candidates chosen to move on in the process will be contacted.