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We are currently seeking a swine technician for our 8000 space Finishing barn located 11 miles north of Valparaiso. Formerly know as Carrot River 3 Finishing site.
Responsibilities could include:
Carry out feeding program
Breeding, Farrowing duties
Weigh and sort pigs for transportation
Wash empty rooms, prepping room for animal entry
Perform minor maintenance tasks
Perform general on farm duties
recognize and treat livestock health issues
maintain livestock performance records
Other duties as assigned
This positions require the following responsibilities qualifications:
Self Motivated
Good Work ethic
Work well with others
Minimum 2 years swine tech experience required
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
- Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Type of Farm Operations
- Livestock
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Type of Automated Systems Experience
- Feeding and watering
- Bulk grain or feed handling