General Farm Worker (Swine)
Adelaide Metcalfe, Ontario, Canada · Full Time
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- Experience
- Up to 1 yrs
- Salary
- CAD 19 – CAD 19 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Not Applicable
- Eligibility
- Applicants with 7 months to 1 year of relevant farm experience and strong observational ability can apply. No formal education is required.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Role Overview
County Line Swine is hiring one permanent, full-time general farm worker for its rural swine operation in Adelaide Metcalfe, Ontario. This is an in-person role at the farm located at 1092 Melwood St., Alvinston. The workplace operates in English.
Work Schedule
Weekend availability is essential, including Sundays. Every third weekend is a shorter shift.
Key Duties
- Feed and care for farrowing sows.
- Handle piglet litters and support piglet care through weaning.
- Wash, clean, and disinfect rooms and farm areas.
- Provide attentive care to sows and piglets.
- Watch animals closely for signs of illness or injury.
- Check that ventilation and temperature remain suitable.
- Follow farm safety rules and biosecurity procedures.
- Carry out general farm tasks as needed.
Work Conditions
- Ability to lift heavy items is required.
- Familiarity with animal behavior is important for the role.
- Work takes place in barns and may involve exposure to dust and odors.
Experience and Education
No formal education is required. Applicants should have 7 months to 1 year of relevant experience and strong observation skills.
Pay
The position pays $19 per hour.
Application Support
Application details are available only to logged-in users. If you need help with a resume or access to a computer or the internet, support is available through Community Employment Choices (CEC) at 16 B Second Street, Strathroy, or by calling 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. CEC is a free Employment Ontario service provider and non-profit agency that supports job seekers and employers through provincially funded programs, offering job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement help, incentives, and referrals to community resources.