Farrowing technician

Work in Middlesex; Middlesex Centre; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadren Farms Ltd. in Middlesex Centre, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated farm team member to work primarily in the farrowing end of the barn, with duties extending to breeding and other tasks as needed.

This full-time position offers 40-50 hours per week, typically Monday–Friday with some weekend work, and a starting wage of $27-$30 per hour depending on experience. Must have PR status or be a Canadian citizen and a valid vehicle to reach the barn.

Qualifications

• Has a reliable vehicle to drive to barn outside of Strathroy.
• PR status or Canadian citizen.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Very detail-oriented and organized.
• Capable of simple math.
• Can take charge of role and make daily decisions with team guidance.
• Capable of working with other full-time staff to complete daily tasks.
• Enjoys working with animals and aims for success.
• Enjoys working on a small team.

Responsibilities

• Feed farrowing sows and assist with farrowings.
• 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.
• Manage daily chores and production tasks.
• Complete basic daily record keeping.
• Order feed, semen and other supplies as needed.

Skills

Experience Required

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.

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Hadren Farms Ltd.

Business Location

Middlesex Centre, Ontario

Position Type

Full Time (Permanent)

Category

Farming / Fishing / Forestry

Work Place Location

In Person

Hours

40-50, and 2 weekends per month

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
• Manage daily chores and production tasks
• Complete basic daily record keeping
• Order feed, semen and other supplies as needed

Hours

• Monday-Friday, approximately 40-50 hours per week, 6:00 am-3:30 pm
• 2 weekends per month, hours dependent on workload

Pay

Starting wage $27-30/hr, depending on experience and ability

Work Location

In person

Education

Not Applicable

Qualifications

Experience Required

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a reliable vehicle to drive to barn outside of Strathroy
• Has PR status or is a Canadian citizen
• 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
• Is capable of working with the other fulltime staff member to ensure daily tasks are completed
• 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

Compensation And Benefits

$27-$30 per hour depending on experience and ability

Wage Details

$27 - $30 per hour