Hog Farm Worker

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Livestock. All weather conditions. Tasks: Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses. Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration. Feed and tend animals. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Select livestock for sale. Perform general farm duties. Write daily basic progress reports. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Area of specialization: Agricultural livestock service. Swine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.