livestock attendant

livestock attendant

livestock attendant

D. A. Woods Farms Ltd.

Job Bank

Thamesford (ON)

4 hours ago

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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Livestock. Poultry and egg production. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Diagnose livestock health issues. Monitoring animal health. Perform livestock feeding. Treat livestock health issues. Feed and tend animals. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Maintain work records and logs. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Sort, pack, crate and package materials and products. Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases. Area of specialization: Poultry. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Personal suitability: Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend.