Livestock Attendant

The Livestock Attendant is responsible for the day-to-day routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the well-being of the animals.

The Livestock Attendant is responsible for the day-to-day routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the well-being of the animals.

Main Responsibility: 

       •   Daily animal husbandry tasks

•  Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records as required.
• Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
• 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.
• 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 bio-security protocols
  • Acceptable monitoring of cobwebs, pests & insects, and complete required documents to aid in any form of traceability exercise and report generation.

 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Experience

     • Diploma in Agriculture (major animal science)
     • At least two (2) years’ working experience in animal production.
     • Ability to communicate effectively.
     • Good work ethic
     • Physical and demonstrated experience in animal husbandry and sanitation procedures.
     • Ability to adjust and adapt to change.
     • Ability to learn new skills.
     • Ability to work as part of a team.
     • Possessing a valid Driver’s license is an asset.