livestock labourer Verified
Posted on ------- by Employer detailsVAN BOEKEL HOG FARMS INC.

Job details
LocationMount Elgin, ON
N0J 1N0
Work locationOn site
Salary
19.25 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Early morning, Evening, Morning, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
vacancies6 vacancies
SourceJob Bank #3638897
Overview
Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
Hog and pig farming
Hog management
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Odours
Dirty
Responsibilities
Tasks
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
Handling animals
Marking livestock as proof of ownership
Monitoring animal health
Perform livestock feeding
Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
Treat livestock health issues
Weaning
Feed and tend animals
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Maintain quality control and production records
Select livestock for sale
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Perform general farm duties
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
Swine
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Team player
Flexibility
Reliability
Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Other benefits
Free parking available
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
How to apply
By email
happyhogs@execulink.com


What you must include in your application:
Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
Letter of recommendation
References attesting experience