SENIOR PIGGERY STOCKPERSONLocation : Lameroo, SA 5302Tenure : Full-time PermanentSalary : From $65,835 per year (plus superannuation)Required Skills and Experience :AQF Certificate III (or higher / equivalent) qualification in Agriculture (Pig Production);At least 3 years recent relevant experience in a medium to large size commercial piggeryPosition Summary :On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Piggery Stockperson who can join the production team of a piggery company with multiple farm sites.Must have strong communication and time management skills, self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.Tasks and duties include :Supervise the site and facilities in terms of the required human resources, physical resources, safety requirements, consumables, documentation and measurement devicesProvide overall maintenance and compliance of the Company Quality Assurance program for the site ensuring that all relevant documentation is kept current;Supervise data collection and recording so information is accurate to aid stock and inventory controlUndertake specific tasks assigned by management to ensure that environmental, quality and safety goals are metImplement preventable maintenance programs to reduce planned and unplanned down timeSupervise trial sheds, collect and record data in accordance with trial protocolsSelection of breeding stock and / or pigs for saleSupervision and participation of daily inspection of livestock, such that the animals are appropriately fed, watered, environmental parameters are fulfilled.The Senior Stockperson (Piggery) in this case would work with and supervise a less experienced StockpersonSupervision and participation of daily inspection of livestock, ensuring compromised animals are individually assessed, identified, treated and record in accordance with the Company Herd Health Plan and the industries Model Code of PracticeEuthanise sick or injured stock in a humane manner and in accordance with the Model Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Pigs 3rd editionConduct post mortem examinations of deceased stock and report findingsSupervision and participation in the mating of animals via individually supervised mating or through Artificial InseminationSupervision of the birthing process, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments of females during parturition to minimise this incidence of still birthsParticipate in company / industry training sessions and workshops as required;Perform any other duty as required by the Unit Manager.Other skills required :Good verbal and written communication skills;Advanced and extensive knowledge in animal husbandry, animal welfare, and pig production;Knowledge in using computer system is an advantage.Qualified applicants may apply online.
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