Hog farm worker

The farm worker’s main responsibility is to produce good-quality piglets and hogs, consistent with the company’s standards, while overseeing the well-being of the animals.

Details about work location :

The worker will need to travel to different farms in the region : St-Paul, Ange-Gardien, Notre-Dame, Ste-Sabine, St-Domininique, Ste-Brigide, Farnham and others.

We are looking for people who are :

• Passionate about animals
• Versatile, manual, responsible, observant, self-reliant and resourceful
• Able to do physically demanding work
• Good at planning their tasks and time
• Able to travel to different facilities throughout the region
• Available to work on two weekends per months

Key responsibilities :

• Check animals, hog barns and production material on a daily basis to ensure proper operation of all farm facilities
• Feed and water the animals
• Keep them healthy and disease-free, and give appropriate medication when needed
• Clean production areas and common spaces
• Observe, analyze, recognize and promptly report anything wrong
• Order feed
• Write up reports
• Do minor maintenance
• Comply with animal program standards

MATERNITY :

Schedule : 5 days a week, including 2 weekends / month. 42.5 hours / week.

Salary : $18 / hr upon hiring. Then you can obtain a farm manager position and salary adjustment, and you will be eligible for the production bonus.

Sow barn workers Other responsibilities :

• Detect when sows are in season; plan mating
• Inseminate sows
• Check for return to heat cycle and check if pregnant

Birthing workers Other responsibilities :

• Prepare sow barns and attend sows during birthing
• Check new litters and oversee care of newborns
• Provide preventive care to animals (neuter, vaccinate, tattoo and disinfect)

FATTENING :

Schedule : 5 days a week. 42.5 hours / week. Work vehicle provided. Must be available to work on weekends.

Salary : $16.72 / hr upon hiring and $17.46 / hr after training is complete. Then you can obtain a farm manager position and salary adjustment, and you will be eligible for the production bonus.

Fattening workers Other responsibilities :

• Keep clean and in good condition the building interiors / exteriors
• Receive piglets and count them with the transporters
• Help load animals

A range of benefits!

• Stable, permanent jobs
• On-the-job training
• Competitive salary
• Full insurance plan, including dental, medical and eyeglasses
• Pension plan (RRSP, DPSP, TFSA)
• Bank of sick days (equivalent to 7 days)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Allowance for work clothing ($350) and work boots ($125)
• Employee and family assistance program
• Recognition program
• Leisure club and much more!
30+ days ago