Swine Production Technician – Neupork Barn
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Fast Genetics #8 - 4003 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 2K6 Swine Production Technician – Neupork Barn Fast Genetics is a global leader in the pig genetics business, leading the industry in supplying its customers with healthy and world-class performing breeding stock. Fast Genetics owes much of its success to its progressive, enthusiastic, and professional team of employees. Fast Genetics is currently seeking a highly motivated person to fill a full-time position of a Swine Production Technician in our Neupork Barn which is a grow finish facility. Neupork is situated among several communities; Hague, Waldheim, Hepburn, Rosthern, Osler and Martensville; ranging from a 10- 30 minute commute to Neupork and 15-45 minutes from Saskatoon, allowing you to gain small town living with big city benefits close by. This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions but is not limited to: • Performing specific department duties, • Ensuring proper health, handling, and comfort of animals; ie: daily health checks, • Carrying out daily care routines, • Weighing, sorting and moving pigs, • Ensuring feed and water systems are working properly, • Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and temperature using automated control system, • Performing minor maintenance tasks, • Power washing empty pens and prepping rooms for animal entry, • Keeping accurate records on all animals as requested; ie: pig identification, • Working in a safe manner while performing all job duties, • Ensure the barn's biosecurity protocol is followed by all staff and visitors, • Performing other general farm duties as required. The successful candidate would ideally possess the following qualifications and experiences: • Self-motivated and reliable, • Team player, • Outstanding organization and communication skills and demonstrates attention to detail, • Able to manage priorities and solve problems, • Previous livestock experience, • Driver’s license, • College certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry with 1-2 years of experience would be an asset, but not a requirement, as on the job training is provided, • Shares in Fast Genetics core values, Wages range from $12.50 -$19.50/hr and is based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. Fast Genetics offers a comprehensive benefit plan including health, dental/ortho, vision, disability, group life insurance, and a registered pension plan. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Manager Fax: 306-883-2060 E-mail: [email protected] www.fastgenetics.com/careers We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. www.fastgenetics.com Tel: (306) 667-1420 Fax: (306) 667-1421 Email: [email protected] .