General Laborer/Barn Worker - Meat Processing

Westfine Meats Inc.; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company in Alberta is seeking a Barn Worker/General Laborer for their facility. This role involves tasks such as receiving and unloading lambs, maintaining records, and ensuring the humane treatment of animals. The ideal candidate is dependable, physically fit, and enjoys team collaboration. Competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits package available after three months. Join a dedicated team committed to integrity and safety in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Dental, Health, Vision benefits

Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program

Company matched Pension Plan

All protective equipment provided

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in varying conditions.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn.
• Experience in animal handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and unloading lambs.
• Assisting with moving lambs.
• Accurate record keeping and data entry.
• Ensuring humane and safe handling of animals.
• Cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctual and reliable

Physically fit

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Westfine Meats Inc. is currently hiring a Barn Worker/General Laborer at our meat processing plant. This position works Monday - Friday and weekends as needed. Shift end times may vary.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision after 3 months of employment
• Access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program
• A company matched Pension Plan after 1 year of employment
• All protective equipment provided at no cost to you as the employee
• A close‑knit team environment
• A strong safety culture with a proven track record

Job Opportunities

• Receiving and unloading lambs
• Assisting with moving lambs
• Accurate record keeping and data entry
• Sorting into appropriate receiving pens
• Ensuring humane and safe handling
• Working outdoors and in barn area
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Other duties assigned by supervisor or manager

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Punctual and reliable
• Physically fit (able to lift 50 lbs)
• Ability to work in varied conditions which may include heat, cold, loud noise, with use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Enjoy working on a team
• No formal education required

Assets

• Previous experience working with animal handling, feedlot industry (preferred not required)
• Education experience in agriculture
• Willing to learn

At Westfine Meats, we use our lamb producing expertise to help companies throughout the world provide fresh, high quality products to customers. Our staff work as a team, and are committed to transforming the ordinary every day. Our team members are passionate about integrity, safety and innovation. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can remain the largest lamb producer in Canada.

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