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Hadren Farms Ltd.
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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.
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
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