Farrowing Technician

HFL Hadren Farms Ltd. See more positions Business Location: Strathroy, Ontario Position Type: Full Time Category: Farming / Fishing / Forestry Work Place Location: In Person Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 40-50 hours per week, 6:00 am-3:30 pm 2 weekends per month, hours dependent on workload Job Description Hadren Farms is a small family business and a new enterprise, that just recently finished building a early-wean sow barn. We are based in the Strathroy area and our looking for one more member to join our small work team. We are looking for someone to primarily work in the farrowing end of the barn, but to assist with breeding and other tasks as needed. Job Description: Feed farrowing sows Monitor and assist with farrowings Treat sows and piglets Make decisions for fostering piglets and general piglet care Feed, breed, vaccinate and move sows as needed Process piglets Assess health of animals and treat as needed Wean and ship piglets Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 40-50 hours per week, 6:00 am-3:30 pm 2 weekends per month, hours dependent on workload Education Not Applicable Qualifications Experience Required We Are Looking For Someone Who: Has a reliable vehicle to drive to barn outside of Strathroy Has a minimum of a high school diploma Has a positive attitude and is willing to learn Is very detail-oriented and organized Is capable of simple math Can take charge of their role and make daily decisions with guidance from the team Enjoys working with animals and wants to achieve success Enjoys working on a small team Is detail oriented and organized Can work independently or in a team Truly cares about the welfare of the animals Compensation And Benefits Starting wage $23-25/hr, depending on experience How to Apply You must be logged in to access this information. Please login or create an account. If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. See more job opportunities

The role involves managing the farrowing end of a sow barn, including feeding, treating, and processing piglets and sows. Responsibilities also include assisting with breeding, vaccinations, and shipping weaned piglets.

Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma and a reliable vehicle for transportation to the barn. A positive attitude, attention to detail, and a genuine care for animal welfare are required.

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• Farrowing
• Piglet Care
• Animal Health Assessment
• Vaccination
• Animal Welfare
• Breeding
• Fostering
• Weaning
• Animal Treatment
• Organization

• Agriculture
• Trades

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

20 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level