Hog farm worker

Paragon Farms in Fordwich, ON is seeking a self-motivated Hog farm worker. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Work schedule: Day, Weekend.

Job Description

• The candidate must handle animals.
• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
• The candidate must perform pig littering activities, including clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medications, identifying piglets, and castration.
• The candidate must treat livestock health issues.
• The candidate must perform weaning tasks.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be reliable.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) that enables them to save for retirement.

How to apply

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