Pic Production Technician I - Carlyle, Canada - Genus PLC

Genus PLC

Verified Company

Carlyle, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Business Overview:

Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers.

PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world's top pork producers.

We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe.

We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Role Overview:

The PIC Production Technician is responsible for routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the well-being of the animals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Entrylevel position with limited prior training or relevant work experience
Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals
Daily animal husbandry tasks
Maintain accurate and timely production information and records as required
Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows
Assist with maintaining barn, including sanitizing and washing multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment, as well as office cleanliness and laundry duties
Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership
Adhere to the Company's animal care policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal's needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia
Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite
Abide by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership, including but not limited to:
The Company's Safety Program, understanding all safety requirements of the job and performing the job in compliance with those safety requirements
The Company's biosecurity protocols
All environmental laws and procedures as well as report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor

Requirements:

Previous livestock handling, preferred
Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations
Ability to work in and maintain performance expectations in a fastpaced environment
Work requires attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Minimal, if any travel