Job description includes but not limited to the following:

- general animal husbandry skills inluding feeding, watering, movement of animals; prepping and washing rooms; detection of illness as well as following our treatment protocols; maintaining environment within the barn; tagging and tattooing; piglet and sow care in farrowing; processing and vaccination of piglets; assisting in live births; fostering; shipping and receiving; recording data; follow all fiosecurity and company policies; other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

- 1 to 2 years minimum experience in the hog industry; passion for animals; goal orientated, motivated and self-driven; ability to work well with others and to create a good team atmosphere; valid license and vehicle to get to and from work

Company DescriptionFriesen Hog Operations is a 3rd generation and privately owned family operation in Southeast Manitoba located near Niverville. Our operations are farrow to wean and our farms export weanlings to our customers based in the US.
As producers, we focus on animal welfare, production and biosecurity. The role of a swine technician has become more important than ever. Attracting experienced swine technicians is not about filling the position. It is about securing our company's foundation of production, herd health and the long term success of our operations.Company DescriptionFriesen Hog Operations is a 3rd generation and privately owned family operation in Southeast Manitoba located near Niverville. Our operations are farrow to wean and our farms export weanlings to our customers based in the US.As producers, we focus on animal welfare, production and biosecurity. The role of a swine technician has become more important than ever. Attracting experienced swine technicians is not about filling the position. It is about securing our company's foundation of production, herd health and the long term success of our operations.