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Join Our Team as a Pork Production Technician!

Company: Verbruggen Prairie Farms Ltd.

Location: Rivers, MB

Job Category: Agriculture and Forestry

About the Job

Are you passionate about agriculture and livestock? Verbruggen Prairie Farms Ltd. is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pork Production Technician to join our team! This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, focusing on swine production.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat livestock health issues.
• Perform essential pig littering activities, including clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and medications, identifying piglets, and castration.
• Wean piglets and ensure proper feeding and care of animals.
• Maintain farm safety and bio-security procedures.
• Keep accurate livestock performance records.
• Supervise breeding and other livestock-related programs.
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• Maintain work records and logs while performing general farm duties.

Work Environment

• Work in a rural area with staff accommodation available.
• Experience a work environment that includes hog and pig farming, which may involve exposure to dust and odours.
• Public transportation is not available; own transportation is required.

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Permanent
• Language: English
• Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Previous experience in the field is an asset.

Skills and Personal Suitability

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organized and reliable team player.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Attention to detail with the ability to perform tasks such as walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Quick learner with a passion for livestock care.

Automated Systems Experience

• Familiarity with automated environmental control equipment is preferred.

Health and Financial Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance coverage.

Salary

Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 hourly, negotiable based on experience.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are excited about the opportunity to work in pork production and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply! Join us at Verbruggen Prairie Farms Ltd. and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in agriculture.

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.