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Maple Leaf Agri Farms is seeking individuals to join our team. We are one of Canadas industry-leading Agribusinesses providing long-term value, quality, research-based products, services and information in an environmentally responsible manner. As a member of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., we offer excellent opportunities for career-minded individuals.
Position Summary:
The Pork Production Technician works directly with the Specialist, Manufacturing and is responsible for carrying out the feeding, health and breeding programs in the hog barn. This position requires the person to be part of a team working towards specific production goals.
Position Responsibilities:
The successful applicants will be responsible for assisting with all areas of production including the feeding and general care of pigs, pressure washing and preparing rooms, general maintenance and cleaning, formulating feeding and breeding programs, recognizing and treating health problems, maintaining pig performance records, and following safety and bio-security procedures.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision Care, Short Term Disability as well as Basic Life Insurance paid for by the Company. Additional coverage includes Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and company Pension Plan.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Type Of Livestock Specialization
- Swine
Additional Skills
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain quality control and production records
Specific Skills
- Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
- Perform general farm duties
- Formulate feeding program
Type of Equipment
- Storage and silage system
- Manure handling or storage system
- Feeding and watering system
Type of Farm Operations
- Livestock