Top Benefits
About the role
We are a 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. We focus heavily on consistency, food safety and environmental and economic sustainability.
Kasko Cattle Core Purpose: To grow food better, and enrich the lives of our people.
Kasko Cattle Core Values: Teamwork | Adaptability | Dependability | Respect | Positive Attitude
We are seeking a FT employee at our HWY 52 location near Stirling, AB. Full time positions are guaranteed 50 hours per week.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary role of the Feed Truck Operator is to accurately and consistently feed cattle as per directions from the Feedlot Manager. The Feed Truck Operator plays a critical role in ensuring cattle are fed high quality feed as per rations set out by the Feedlot Manager to ensure cattle make efficient gains while on the feedlot.
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 the evening to spend time with your family, guaranteed hours and excellent benefits.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Accurately and consistently feed cattle in a timely manner in the same order and same time every day.
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Build rations with accurate and consistent ingredients.
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Spread feed evenly across entire bunk and clean any spills to reduce waste
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Clear bunks of debris, rocks, manure, spoiled feed, prior to delivering new feed.
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Maintain tidiness of silage pit and practice good silage-face management.
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Clean and maintain tidiness of mill and mill area.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The feed truck operator will have regular daily communication with pen checkers, front end crew workers, 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:
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Experience working with equipment is preferred.
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Class 3 an asset, but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Those in a full-time position generally work 10 hours per day, between the hours of 6:00am and 5:00pm, 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.
LANGUAGE: English
DRIVER’S LICENSE: Class 5 required.
Top Benefits
About the role
We are a 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. We focus heavily on consistency, food safety and environmental and economic sustainability.
Kasko Cattle Core Purpose: To grow food better, and enrich the lives of our people.
Kasko Cattle Core Values: Teamwork | Adaptability | Dependability | Respect | Positive Attitude
We are seeking a FT employee at our HWY 52 location near Stirling, AB. Full time positions are guaranteed 50 hours per week.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary role of the Feed Truck Operator is to accurately and consistently feed cattle as per directions from the Feedlot Manager. The Feed Truck Operator plays a critical role in ensuring cattle are fed high quality feed as per rations set out by the Feedlot Manager to ensure cattle make efficient gains while on the feedlot.
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 the evening to spend time with your family, guaranteed hours and excellent benefits.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Accurately and consistently feed cattle in a timely manner in the same order and same time every day.
-
Build rations with accurate and consistent ingredients.
-
Spread feed evenly across 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.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The feed truck operator will have regular daily communication with pen checkers, front end crew workers, 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:
-
Experience working with equipment is preferred.
-
Class 3 an asset, but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Those in a full-time position generally work 10 hours per day, between the hours of 6:00am and 5:00pm, 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.
LANGUAGE: English
DRIVER’S LICENSE: Class 5 required.