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 worker to join a small family team. The role focuses on farrowing operations and supporting breeding and daily tasks in a newly built sow barn.

Hours are 40-50 per week, mostly 6:00 am–3:30 pm, with two weekends per month. Pay starts at $27-$30 per hour depending on experience. In-person work location and education requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming or animal husbandry preferred.
• Must have PR status or Canadian citizenship.
• Reliable transportation to the barn near Strathroy.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Feed farrowing sows and monitor farrowings.
• Assist with breeding, vaccinations and piglet care.
• Process piglets and manage daily chores.
• Keep basic daily records and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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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:

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.

• 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