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

 

 

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