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Front End Crew/PT Penchecker Jobs in Stirling, AB at Kasko Cattle
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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 HWY 52 location near Stirling, about 25 minutes from Lethbridge.
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 feedlot, 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.
Monitor physical condition and health of cattle; ensure cattle are pulled and treated in a humane and timely manner.
Assist veterinarians when required and as directed including examination and treatment of animals.
Enter animal health into computer health program.
Ensure downer cattle receive proper feed and water.
Euthanize animals as necessary; following all euthanasia protocols.
Other duties as …
Title: Front End Crew/PT Penchecker
Company: Kasko Cattle
Location: Stirling, AB
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