Job Purpose
Assist with all daily aspects of the Nursery & Finishing section which includes: providing individual sow and piglet care; following herd health guidelines; and maintaining accurate records to achieve optimal production outcomes and high standards of animal welfare.
Reports To
Farm Manager.
Job Details
* Salary: €39,421
* Hours of Work: 42
* Location: Fenor Farms, Matthewstown, Co Waterford, X91 E72
* Positions: 2
* Job Type: Full-time
* Schedule: Monday to Friday
Responsibilities
* Perform required daily tasks in the Nursery & Finishing sections
* Ensure that pigs have access to feed and water at all times
* Monitor pigs daily for health issues and treat according to the Animal Care Plan
* Assist with weekly movement of pigs from the nursery to finishing sections
* Assist with selection and loading of finished market pigs and replacement gilts
* Monitor room environments, including temperature and air quality
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene within the section
* Remove deceased pigs and dispose of appropriately
* Maintain and update all section records, including MetaFarms, worksheets, and door charts
* Provide assistance to the Farrowing & Lactation section on weaning days
* Assist with room preparation, including tear down, power washing, disinfection, and setup
* Perform section preventative maintenance, conduct regular facility and equipment checks, and carry out basic repairs
* Assist other sections as directed by the Production Manager
* Attend staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled
* Maintain consistent and punctual attendance
* Follow all Fenor Farms production, health and safety, and biosecurity policies
* Ensure animals are treated humanely and in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act
Skills / Qualifications / Experience
* Requires intermediate English-language competency (reading, writing, conversational)
* Flexibility to work weekend on a rotational roster
* Basic technology skills to enter production data on a smartphone or tablet app
* Previous experience in animal care preferred
* Ability to follow animal care protocols and farm operating standards
* Strong attention to detail and reliable record-keeping habits
* Ability to work well as part of a team and follow direction
* Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to animal welfare
* Physically capable of manual tasks
Some travel will be required.
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