Penchecker/Beef Cattle Herdsperson - Delta

Kolk Farms Ltd.; Coaldale; Sur place; CAD 38 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

RRSP match

Résumé du poste

Our Delta Cattle Ltd. location is seeking a qualified Beef Cattle Herdsperson to join our team. The role focuses on herd care, feeding, and daily farm operations, with emphasis on animal welfare and safety.

Responsibilities include pen checks, treatment of sick cattle, record-keeping, and assisting with vaccination and movement. Valid Class 5 driver's license and experience with cattle are required. This is a full-time position with outdoor work in variable weather.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.
• Experience working with cattle is required.

Responsabilités

• Pen checking, identifying ill or injured animals.
• Providing necessary treatment or care to all livestock.
• Maintaining digital computer records for cattle treatments and procedures.
• Ensure cattle have access to adequate feed and water daily; report issues to the manager.
• Shipping, receiving, and vaccinating/processing cattle.
• Facility and equipment maintenance.
• Bedding/pen maintenance.
• General cattle farm duties.
• General cleaning and upkeep duties.

Connaissances

Lifting 50lbs

Outdoor work

Terrain navigation

Safe work habits

Team player

Description du poste

Our Delta Cattle Ltd. location is actively seeking a qualified Beef Cattle Herdsperson to join our team!

About the Company

We are an agricultural operation that strives to profitably and efficiently produce healthy, wholesome beef in an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable and satisfying work for family, staff and local community while encouraging animal welfare, environmental and economic sustainable practices. We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage three off-site educational experiences per year as well as on- the-job training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Pen checking, identifying ill or injured animals
• Providing necessary treatment or care to all livestock
• Maintaining digital computer records for cattle treatments and procedures
• Ensure cattle have access to adequate feed and water daily by checking the water trough water level. Report any issues immediately to manager immediately.
  
• Shipping, receiving, and vaccinating/processing cattle
• Facility/equipment maintenance
• Bedding/pen maintenance
• General cattle farm duties
• General cleaning and upkeep duties

Skills:

• Ability to lift 50lbs+, work outside in all weather elements, and walk in all types of terrain
• Safe work habits
• Ability to work in a team environment

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Experience working with Cattle

Job Type:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• 11 days on, 3 days off

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match