farm worker, hogs

Overview Languages English or French 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. Responsibilities Tasks Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses Handling animals Monitoring animal health Organize tasks to accomplish the work 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 Track and report on current feed inventory Treat livestock health issues Weaning Feed and tend animals Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Formulate feeding program Maintain livestock performance records Select livestock for sale Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Maintain work records and logs Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Perform general farm duties Write daily basic progress reports Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Standing for extended periods Walking Personal suitability Organized Quick learner

The role involves the daily care, feeding, and health monitoring of hogs, including specialized pig littering and weaning activities. Additionally, the worker is responsible for maintaining farm machinery, ensuring bio-security, and supervising general farm laborers.

No formal degree or diploma is required, although previous experience is considered an asset. Candidates must be physically capable of handling heavy loads and performing repetitive tasks in a demanding environment.

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• Animal Handling
• Livestock Feeding
• Pig Littering
• Animal Health Monitoring
• Farm Machinery Operation
• Bio-security Procedures
• Livestock Performance Recording
• Disease Detection
• Barn Maintenance
• Breeding Programs
• Supervision
• Feeding Program Formulation

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 29, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level