Front End Crew

Kasko Cattle Co. Ltd.; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned cattle feeding business in Coaldale, Alberta is seeking a Front End Crew Worker/Pen Checker to ensure optimal herd health and assist with cattle management. Candidates should have animal health knowledge and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay, the possibility of housing, and company benefits after three months of employment, including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid pension plan

Qualifications

• Integrity driven, motivated, and flexible.
• Experience working in the Agriculture industry is an asset.
• Experience working on a feedlot and knowledge of cattle health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal herd health through proper induction and re-handling of cattle.
• Perform disease prevention activities and treat sick or injured cattle.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments cattle receive.

Skills

Animal herd health knowledge

Strong communication skills

Attention to Detail

Cattle Handling Knowledge & Skills

Education

High School diploma

Post Secondary Education in a related field

Job description

Overview

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 near Raymond 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 Coaldale locations, north of Coaldale, AB.

This position requires Saturday and Sunday availability. The applicant must be able to work some weekends.

Job Summary

The Front End Crew Worker’s primary role 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 records accurate weights and sorts cattle as required for marketing purposes. They assist the feedlot manager in all aspects of feedlot, yard and pen maintenance while providing a low-stress environment for cattle.

The Pen Checker’s primary role is to maintain the health and welfare of cattle and perform disease prevention activities. The Pen Checker identifies, pulls, and treats sick or injured cattle in a timely manner to ensure cattle health. The Pen Checker works with Kasko Cattle’s veterinarian to ensure cattle are treated appropriately. The Pen Checker keeps accurate records of treatments cattle receive, as this is essential for safe shipping.

Who We Are Looking For

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 oriented. 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 operating procedures for processing cattle.
• Adhere to cattle processing schedules as instructed by Feedlot Manager.
• Count cattle before and after indoctrination, sorting, weighing, implanting, boosting, etc.
• Record animal ID and any treatments that may be necessary beyond the processing protocol (e.g., band castrations, pink-eye, 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.

Core Competencies

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

Key Working Relationships

The front end crew worker/pen checker will have regular daily communication with feed truck drivers and the feedlot manager. They will also have occasional communication with office staff and other managers, as required. They may have occasional communication with customers, contractors and delivery personnel.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma is an asset.
• Post Secondary Education in a related field is an asset.
• Experience working in the Agriculture industry is an asset.
• Experience working on a feedlot is an asset.
• Experience working with cattle and cattle health knowledge is an asset.

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 incumbents 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. Incumbents of this position accrue 4% vacation which may be taken as paid vacation time off or paid out (after 3 months) upon request.

LANGUAGE: English

DRIVER’S LICENSE: Class 5 required.