Pork Production Technician

**Pork Production Technician**
Kell Farms Ltd is a family-owned agricultural business. We provide rewarding work for our employees and support their success. We are looking for a Pork Production Technician for our sow barn located near Kincardine, Ontario.
As a Pork Production Technician at Kell Farms, you would be part of an innovative team. You would work for a supportive employer and receive lots of training and opportunity for advancement.
**Job Duties**:
- Ensure all pigs have access to feed and water
- Handle and move animals as needed
- Perform production tasks including heat checking, breeding, farrowing, piglet processing, weaning and vaccinating
- Perform regular health checks to recognize and treat livestock health problems
- Administer medications as needed
- Record various information to maintain livestock production records
- Monitor the barn environment and make adjustments to systems as required
- Perform general barn maintenance including pressure washing, disinfecting pens and other housekeeping activities
- Follow all biosecurity procedures
**Requirements for Application**:
- Desire to keep the animals and the barn in excellent condition
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to read, write and speak English
- Experience working with livestock
- Flexible availability - weekend work is required
- Self-motivated
**Compensation**:
- $18-$22 per hour depending on experience
** Reliable transportation required**
Kell Farms Ltd.Offers its employees a competitive and consistent salary as well as other perks.
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**:
$18.00-$22.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tiverton, ON N0G 2T0:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person