Job Order Detail

Description

We are looking for Finishing Technicians to join our team. The finishing barn technician works directly with the Manager and other team members for the overall care and maintenance of the animals in the unit and ensuring that production targets are met.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working in all areas of the finishing hog barn:
Ensure proper handling and comfort of grower and market pigs
Carry out feeding routine for finishing pigs
Recognize and treat common diseases and disorders of finishing pigs (hernias, etc.)
Interpret labels, handle and administer medications and vaccines for finishing pigs
Weigh, sort and load market hogs for transport
Ensure proper handling of stock according to 5 freedoms from Animal Welfare Codes of Practice
Carry out Company programs to ensure production targets are met
Carry out feeding routine for pigs and perform routine service on feed equipment
Provide water for animals and perform routine maintenance on water drinkers
Ensure the Units biosecurity protocol and Animal Welfare Codes of Practice is followed by all staff
Operate feed mill  ensure grain is received, milled and shipped within specified requirements and on time.
Operate a high pressure washer and ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards for the Unit are met
Follow safe manure management procedure when cleaning out manure pits
Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and temperatures using automated control system
Ensure accurate records are kept and submitted in a timely fashion to head office
Responsible for acting safely in performing job duties at all times and report safety concerns to the safety representative and/or Unit Manager.
Assist and maintain the barn maintenance and preventative maintenance programs
Other duties as required

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Good observation abilities and the ability to think on your feet
Willingness to learn
A minimum of one year animal handling experience required
Patience and empathy to work with animals