Job Detail

Working out of the barns, the Production Technician is responsible for the overall care of the pigs in all areas of the barn.

Responsibilities include:
- Ensure proper handling and comfort of pigs
- Carry out feeding routine for pigs
- Weigh, sort and move pigs
- Recognize and treat common diseases and disorders of finishing pigs
- Operate feed handling equipment and perform routine

Working out of the barns, the Production Technician is responsible for the overall care of the pigs in all areas of the barn.

Responsibilities include:
- Ensure proper handling and comfort of pigs
- Carry out feeding routine for pigs
- Weigh, sort and move pigs
- Recognize and treat common diseases and disorders of finishing pigs
- Operate feed handling equipment and perform routine service
- Provide water and perform routine maintenance on water drinkers
- Interpret labels, handle and administer medications and vaccines
- Ensure the Unit's biosecurity protocol is followed by all staff and visitors
- Operate a high pressure washer and ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards for the Unit are met
- Follow safe manure management procedures when cleaning out manure pits
- Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and temperature using automated control system
- Ensure accurate records are kept and submitted in a timely fashion to head office (weekly summary {pig movement}, weekly mortality and market load sheets)
- Responsible to act safely in performing job duties at all times
- Reporting safety concerns to the safety representative and/or Unit Manager.
- Other duties as required

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