Barn and Harvest Worker

**Job Title: Livestock Barn Worker**

**About Beretta Farms Ltd.**:
Beretta Farms Ltd. is a leading provider of high-quality, ethically raised livestock products. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices and animal welfare, we take pride in delivering premium meats to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of quality and care.

**Position Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:
1. Livestock Handling: Safely and humanely pen the animal and facilitate the movement through the chute system.

2. Animal Care: Understand basic care for livestock, including feeding, watering, and monitoring for signs of illness or distress.

3. Have experience with firearms and have completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and obtained a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).

4. Record Keeping: Keep accurate records of livestock and understand separation methodologies.

5. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks.

6. Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries to yourself or others.

**Requirements**:
1. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with large livestock in a processing facility.

2. Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects, standing for long periods, and working in various weather conditions.

3. Animal Welfare Knowledge: Understanding of animal behavior and welfare principles, with a commitment to providing compassionate care to livestock.

4. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and observational skills to detect signs of illness or injury in livestock.

5. Team Player: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to collaborate with colleagues to achieve common goals.

6. Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health benefits package.
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development within the company.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and employee well-being.

Application Process:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Have you taken the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and obtained your PAL?

**Experience**:

- cattle/bison: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person