swine herdsperson

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Hog and pig farming
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Handling animals
• Perform livestock feeding
• Weaning
• Feed and tend animals
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Perform general farm duties

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Initiative

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available