Job Description

Pork Production Technician

People and Culture services is recruiting on behalf of Jakin Farms Ltd, a 1400 Head Sow Farrow to Finish Farm located just north of Tavistock. We are looking for a full-time employee to join the team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the care of finishing and nursery pigs. An AZ licence would be a great asset, but is not necessary to apply.

Job Duties in Finishing Barn:

High Standards of Biosecurity and Standard Operating Procedures Daily walk through, medicating and overall herd health Sorting, shipping, and receiving pigs Power washing and disinfecting between batches, maintenance and overall cleanliness of the barns

Job Duties in Nursery Barn:

High Standards of Biosecurity and Standard Operating Procedures Daily walk through, medicating and overall herd health Receiving weaned pigs once a week Shipping pigs once a week Power washing and disinfecting between batches, maintenance and overall cleanliness of the barns

Additional duties:

AZ driver (if applicable) Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) certification (we provide training) Loading and unloading market hogs from finishing barn to packer Occasional feed pickup from feed supplier and deliver to barns

Compensation:

$22-$28 per hour depending on experience Potential opportunity for housing Company vehicle
Please apply via this platform or by emailing:

peopleandculture@southwestvets.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company car
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person