Genetics Program Assistant (2563) - Filled (ID: 2752)
Company Name
agrirecruiting.com
Company Address
550 Pleasant View Drive, Listowel, ON
Location
South Huron County
Phone
519-291-9796
Expiry Date
2018-04-30
Description
Our Client is a very successful family run swine operation located in Middlesex and Huron County. They are a second generation farrow to finish operation specializing in global sales. They are looking for a dedicated worker that would like to work in a 700 sow farrow to wean facility as their Genetics Program Assistant.
What you will do:
Treat the animals like they are your own.
Scanning pigs using genetic improvement program (e-Farm)
Selecting gilts and boars
Vaccinating animals
Loading animals on trailers
Weekend breeding
Taking blood/saliva and DNA samples
Doing planned matings
Maintain a high quality of herd health.
Follow all bio-security and animal welfare procedures.
Repair equipment as necessary.
Keep the workplace clean and safe.
What you will need:
Ability to learn new technologies
Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
Goal oriented and takes satisfaction in completing a task/project
Good organizational skills
Knowledge of genetic improvement
A minimum of 5 years experience working directly with swine
Computer skills
Self motivated and Positive attitude
Effective communicator
Valid Class G license with a clean driving abstract