Swine Technician - Kola

HyLife; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manitoba is seeking a Swine Technician to join their vibrant team in Kola. This role involves various responsibilities ranging from feeding and breeding pigs to maintaining livestock performance records. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic, with previous swine experience considered an asset. Compensation is competitive with comprehensive benefits, in addition to potential bonuses and annual performance increases.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation based on experience

Potential annual performance increase

Bonus program

Premium for specific conditions

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with a good work ethic.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Previous swine experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out feeding program and breeding duties.
• Weigh and sort pigs for transport.
• Recognize and treat livestock health issues.

Skills

Self motivated

Good work ethic

Teamwork

Job description

HyLife Ltd. is a progressive Manitoba based company. HyLife and its affiliates have feed and pork operations and genetics and meat sales in various countries around the world. The Head Office is located in the vibrant community of La Broquerie, Manitoba. We are currently seeking highly motivated people to fill the position of Swine Technician in the beautiful community of Kola, located in Southwestern Manitoba. This position reports directly to the Barn Manager.

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions :

• Carry out feeding program
• Breeding, farrowing duties
• Weigh and sort pigs for transport
• Wash empty rooms, prepping room for animal entry
• Perform minor maintenance tasks
• Perform general on farm duties
• Recognize and treat livestock health issues
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications :

• Self motivated
• Good work ethic
• Work well with others
• Availability to work rotating weekend shifts
• Previous swine experience an asset

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. Salary range is between $1,197 - $1,496.25 (Bi-Weekly). You may qualify for an annual performance increase and / or bonus program and / or a premium. HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.