Job Description

CORE PURPOSE: To grow food better, and enrich the lives of our people.



CORE VALUES: TEAMWORK | ADAPTABILITY | RESPECT | POSITIVE ATTITUDE | DEPENDABILITY



We are a family owned custom cattle feeding and farming business with four feedlot locations in southern Alberta: The Home Lot and North Lot near Coaldale, HWY 52 + NFR near Stirling, and Sandy Hill near Taber. Kasko Cattle is proud to be a progressive, customer-centered feedlot and farming business. The four feed lots have a standing capacity of over 45,000 head. They focus heavily on consistency, food safety and environmental and economic sustainability.

This is for our Sandy Hill location, 10 minutes east of Taber.

This position works on a rotation and alternating weekends may be required. We do value work/life balance for our employees, and encourage time off and a schedule that can work for both parties.

We are looking for someone willing to work with cattle for the duties below, but also someone with some equipment experience for cleaning pens, bedding and general equipment needs on the feedlot as needed.

JOB SUMMARY:



The primary role of the Front End Crew Worker is to ensure optimal herd health through proper induction and re-handling of cattle. They are responsible for the proper administration of vaccines, implants, ear tags, etc. when processing cattle. The Front End Crew Worker is responsible for recording accurate weights and sorting cattle as required for marketing purposes. The Front End Crew Worker assists the feedlot manager in all aspects feedlot, yard and pen maintenance while providing a low-stress environment for cattle.



WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR AND WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?



We are looking for people who are integrity driven, motivated and flexible to join our team. We require individuals to have strong communication skills, animal herd health knowledge and be safety orientated. We offer competitive pay, the ability to be home during most evenings to spend time with your family, guaranteed hours, excellent benefits, and potential housing.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Follow all standard operation procedures for processing cattle. Adhere to cattle processing schedules as instructed by Feedlot Manager. Count cattle before and after indoctrination, sorting, weighing, implanting, boostering, etc. Record animal ID and any treatments that may be necessary beyond the processing protocol (i.e. band castrations, pink-eyes, abscesses). Prepare and move cattle from one area to another, including shipping and receiving cattle. Follow all procedures for handling, restraining, and moving cattle. Communicate regarding cattle movements. Clean and maintain facilities, pens, and equipment daily. Clean and maintain water bowls regularly. Assist with bedding, clearing pens, operating equipment for odd jobs, etc.




CORE COMPETENCIES:


Reliability Attention to Detail Adaptability/Flexibility Integrity Driven Teamwork Initiative Motivation/Responsibility Safety Oriented Written & Oral communication Basic Computer Skills Cattle Handling Knowledge & Skills

Experience working with cattle is required.

Experience working with equipment is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:



Those in this position generally work 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM but could be required to work earlier and/or later to meet organizational needs. This position is exposed to all environmental conditions working outdoors. This includes, but not limited to exposure to the elements such as sun, wind, rain, snow, hot and cold temperatures. Those working this position should wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions each day.



BENEFITS:



Full-time, permanent employees of this position are eligible for company benefits programs including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits, after three months of employment. Company paid pension plan benefits are available after one year of employment.



REMUNERATION:



Remuneration for this position is based on experience and quality of work.