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Farrowing technician

Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada
CA$23 - CA$25/hour
Entry Level
Full-Time

About the role

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Hadren Farms Ltd.

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Business Location:

Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario

Position Type:

Full Time

Category:

Farming / Fishing / Forestry

Work Place Location:

In Person

Hours:

Monday-Friday, and 2 weekends per month. 40-55 hours per week. depending on workload and weekend schedule

Job Description

Hadren Farms is a small family business and a new enterprise, that just recently finished building a early-wean sow barn. We are based in the Strathroy area and our looking for one more member to join our small work team. We are looking for someone to primarily work in the farrowing end of the barn, but to assist with breeding and other tasks as needed.

Job Description:

Feed farrowing sows Monitor and assist with farrowings Treat sows and piglets Make decisions for fostering piglets and general piglet care Feed, breed, vaccinate and move sows as needed Process piglets Assess health of animals and treat as needed Wean and ship piglets

Hours:

Monday-Friday, approximately 40-55 hours per week, 6:00 am-3:30 pm, approximately. 2 weekends per month, hours dependent on workload and weekend schedule.

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Qualifications

Experience Required

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has a reliable vehicle to drive to our barn outside of Strathroy Has a minimum of a high school diploma Has a positive attitude and is willing to learn Is very detail-oriented and organized Is capable of simple math Can take charge of their role and make daily decisions with guidance from the team Enjoys working with animals and wants to achieve success Enjoys working on a small team Is detail oriented and organized Can work independently or in a team Truly cares about the welfare of the animals

Pay:

Compensation and Benefits

Starting wage $23-25/hr, depending on experience

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If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources.

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