Intro
Job Posted Oct 1, 2024
Number of Vacancies:
1
Job Posting Length:
Five weeks
Availability:
Canadian Workers or Permanent Residents
Business Operation:
Feedlot and Farm
Occupation:
Feed Truck Operator
Employment Terms:
Permanent (year-round)
City: Coaldale Area (95054 RR 20-0)
Provincial Area:
Southern Alberta
Marketed to:
Male or Female
Employer
Employer Info:
Delta Cattle Ltd
Wage and Benefits
Wage Rate:
$22.00 – $26.00
Wage Info:
Dependent on Experience
Worker Accommodation:
There may be available housing however it is not guaranteed. The cost of rent is not included in the wage.
Experience and Education
Driver’s License (required):
Class #5 – Class # 3 an Asset
Education:
Basic
Job Experience:
1-2 years in a similar role preferred.
Job Duties
Livestock:
Beef Cattle
Farm Machinery:
Loader & Feed Truck
Duties:
Full time position available on our Farm and Feedlot.
Introduction: 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.
Job Description:
Job duties : Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Feeds cattle on an established pen route; unloads feed truck contents into the concrete feed bunks according to the Feed Boss’ instructions.
* Loads feed truck with proper feed proportions according to the individual ration requirements.
* Cleans the feed truck; takes the truck to be serviced by company mechanics.
* Accurately and consistently feeds cattle in a timely manner in the same order and same time every day.
* Build rations with accurate and consistent ingredient amounts.
* Follow mixing instructions as per ration sheets (i.e. mixing times, maximum load sizes, etc.).
* Ensure proper feed records are kept ensuring feed additive withdrawal times are adhered to
* Spread feed evenly across the entire bunk and clean any spills to reduce waste.
* Clear bunks of debris, rocks, manure, spoiled feed prior to delivering new feed.
* Maintain tidiness of silage pit and practice good silage-face management.
* Clean and maintain tidiness of mill and mill area.
* Ensure new cattle are fed appropriately in a timely manner.
* Report pen maintenance issues or cattle health issues to Feedlot Manager(s) so problems can be rectified as soon as possible.
* Report any feeding errors or discrepancies to Feedlot Manager(s).
* Adhere to the Feed Truck Maintenance Schedule and pre-trip protocols.
* Run equipment – such as loader.
Work will be daily work including weekends but with a 11 day schedule and 3 days off.
How to apply:
Send inquiries or resumes via email to: kolkfarmshr@gmail.com
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