ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Border Bacon (Fallison, MB Area)

Our company paid benefits package for full time employees includes Major Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, as well as enrollment in the Maple Leaf Pension Plan.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with all areas of production including the feeding and general care of pigs, maintaining herd health and environment for pigs, pressure washing and preparing rooms, as well as, general maintenance, cleaning and clerical duties including but not limited to maintaining door charts, inventory trackers, ordering feed and medication. This position requires the candidate to be part of a team working towards specific production goals, while adhering to health and safety policies and procedures, and following MLAF SOPs regarding the humane treatment of animals under our care.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION:

  • Willingness and ability to learn; strong team and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Positive work ethic and attitude, attention to detail
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to lift 25kg
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to get to and from work located in a rural area is required
  • Weekend, holiday hours and alarm attending are required on a rotational basis
  • Experience in hog production would be considered an asset

Please submit resume to:
Email: [email protected] 

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.


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