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Join Our Team as a Swine Herdsperson!

Company: The Progressive Group of Companies

Location: Brandon, MB

Job Category: Agriculture and Forestry

Salary: $21.00 to $26.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you passionate about agriculture and animal husbandry? The Progressive Group of Companies is seeking a dedicated and skilled Swine Herdsperson to join our team! This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and monitor the health of swine
• Perform livestock feeding and care
• Conduct pig littering activities, including clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering medications, and identifying piglets
• Ensure adherence to farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain livestock performance and quality control records
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens
• Perform general farm duties and maintain work logs

Work Environment

This role is set in a rural area and involves working in various conditions, including:

• Hog and pig farming
• Confined spaces
• Dusty, noisy, and wet environments
• Handling heavy loads and performing physically demanding tasks

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 to 3 years or equivalent experience

Supervision and Teamwork

You will be responsible for supervising 1 to 2 individuals, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Equipment and Skills

• Experience with feeding and watering systems
• Familiarity with automated bulk grain or feed handling systems

Transportation

Public transportation is not available; therefore, own transportation is required.

Personal Suitability

• Excellent written communication skills
• Reliability and a strong work ethic

Health and Financial Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits: Bonus, group insurance benefits, life insurance, pension plan
• Long-term Benefits: Long-term care insurance
• Other Benefits: Free parking, travel insurance, wellness program

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to work independently, handle repetitive tasks, and stand for extended periods. You should be prepared for a large workload and the possibility of overtime.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about swine management and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team at The Progressive Group of Companies!

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• 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.