Career Opportunities -

 

Mae-Mart Farms is looking for qualified candidates for the following positions:

 

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General Farm Labourer [1 Position]

Permanent, Full Time, On Call, Weekend

 

The Chicken Labourer will be responsible for the care and well-being of the chickens, carrying out daily chores and accurate record keeping for audit purposes.

 

Job Requirements:

• Execute and record daily chores.
• Clean out and set up chicken barns in-between flock placements.
• Attend to chick delivery on placement date and prepare for chicken shipping on marketing date.
• Record and administer medication where required.
• Operate basic machinery and hand/power tools to perform routine maintenance tasks, assist with repair projects.
• Responsible for responding to the chicken barn alarm whenever they occur.
• Follow the unit’s biosecurity protocol.
• General housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Skill Requirements:

• No degree, certificate or diploma
• Tractor & farm truck experience an asset
• Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

 

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Power Washer [1 Position]

Part-time (32 hrs/wk) with the possibility of becoming full-time.

 

The Power Washer will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting assigned areas.

 

Job Requirements:

• Ability to operate pressure washer for an extended period of time
• Attention to detail to ensure cleanliness

• Follow the unit’s biosecurity protocol.
• General housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

 

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Swine herdsperson (Swine Technician) [1 Positions]

Permanent, Full Time, On Call, Weekend

 

The General Labourer will be responsible for the care and well-being of the livestock, carrying out daily chores and accurate record keeping, and supporting the Sow Barn Manager on a daily

basis.

 

Job Requirements:

•  Ensure proper care and comfort of sows, gilts, and piglets.
•  Assist AI Technician with breeding as required.
•  Assist Farrowing Technician with processing and piglet care as required.
•  Ensure all animals have water and perform routine maintenance on water drinkers where required.
•  Carry out feeding routine.
•  Interpret labels, handle and administer medications and vaccines.
•  Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and temperature using automated control system.
•  Ensure accurate records are kept and submitted in a timely manner.
•  Operate a high pressure washer to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards for the unit are met.
•  Follow safe manure management procedures when clearing out manure pits
•  Follow proper safety precautions while working with large animals to minimize the chance of injury.
•  Follow the unit's biosecurity protocol.
•  Promote and exercise a high level of safety practices amongst all personnel in conjunction with company policies and the OHSA.
•  Report missing bolts or guards on machinery and do not operate until repaired, report cracks or holes in floors that may cause a tripping hazard, and get help moving heavy objects.
•  Report all injuries to a first aid attendant as soon as possible for treatment and documentation.
•  Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• General housekeeping and perform other duties as assigned.

 

Skill Requirements:

•  Have the ability to communicate effectively.
•  Able to work within a fast paced environment.
•  Work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
•  Pay attention to detail and to handle a large workload.
•  Possess the following basic skills; reading text, document use, numeracy, writing, problem solving, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing, significant use of memory, finding information, and continuous learning.
•  Tolerant to a physically demanding, noisy, and an odorous environment.
• Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

 

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To apply to any of the above jobs, please send resume by fax, e-mail or in person:

 

• 519-443-4303
• office(at)mae-martfarms.com
• 1816 Conc 8, Waterford