Front End Crew/Penchecker

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 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 of the feedlot, including yard and pen maintenance while providing a low-stress environment for cattle. 

The primary role of the Pen Checker is to maintain health and welfare of cattle and perform disease prevention activities. The Pen Checker will identify, pull, and treat sick or injured cattle in a timely manner to ensure cattle health.  The Pen Checker plays a critical role in working with Kasko Cattle's veterinarian to ensure cattle are treated appropriately.  The Pen Checker is responsible for keeping accurate records of treatment cattle receive sine this is essential for safe shipping.

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.
  

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.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: Class 5 required.