Animal Care Technician

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Notre Dame de Lourdes; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is looking for an Animal Care Technician in Manitoba. This full-time role involves caring for pigs and maintaining herd health, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a positive work ethic. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work under pressure, with weekend and holiday hours required.

Benefits

Company paid benefits package

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience in hog production is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding and care of pigs.
• Maintain herd health and environment.
• Perform cleaning and clerical duties.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Positive Work Ethic

Communication

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Job description

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ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Notre Dame de Lourdes (MB Area)

Our company paid benefits package for full time employees includes Major Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, as well as enrollment in the Maple Leaf Pension Plan.

Responsibilities

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with all areas of production including the feeding and general care of pigs, maintaining herd health and environment for pigs, pressure washing and preparing rooms, as well as, general maintenance, cleaning and clerical duties including but not limited to maintaining door charts, inventory trackers, ordering feed and medication. This position requires the candidate to be part of a team working towards specific production goals, while adhering to health and safety policies and procedures, and following MLAF SOPs regarding the humane treatment of animals under our care.

Preferred Skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION:

• Willingness and ability to learn; strong team and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Positive work ethic and attitude, attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously
• Ability to lift 25kg
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to get to and from work located in a rural area is required
• Weekend, holiday hours and alarm attending are required on a rotational basis
• Experience in hog production would be considered an asset
  
  

Please Submit Resume To

Email: [e-mail] We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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