Feed Truck Operator

Original job posting

The Feed Truck Operator is responsible for accurately mixing and delivering feed to cattle while maintaining clean bunks and monitoring animal health. They must also perform daily equipment checks and ensure all feeding protocols and records are strictly followed.

Job details

Location: Sandy Hill (near Taber, AB) Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent (minimum 40-50 hours per week) Reports To: Rodolfo Pena, Feedlot Manager Who We Are Kasko Cattle Co. is a family-owned cattle feeding and farming operation with four locations across Southern Alberta. We feed up to 45,000 head annually and are driven by one goal: “To grow food better and enrich the lives of our people.” Core Values Teamwork | Respect | Positive Attitude | Adaptable | Dependable The Role As a Feed Truck Operator, you’ll play a key role in daily feedlot operations by ensuring cattle are fed accurately, consistently, and on schedule to support animal health and performance. The Bigger Picture What you do every day directly impacts cattle health, feed efficiency, and the quality of food we produce. What You’ll Do Feed cattle accurately and consistently according to ration plans Mix and deliver feed following specified ingredients and instructions Maintain clean bunks, minimize feed waste, and manage silage quality Monitor cattle behavior and report health or feeding concerns Complete feed records and ensure compliance with feed protocols Perform daily equipment checks and follow maintenance schedules Support general feedlot operations and assist where needed What You Bring Strong attention to detail and consistency Mechanically inclined and safety-focused Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions Experience in agriculture or feedlot operations is an asset Equipment operation experience (loader, etc.) preferred Work Schedule Typically, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM Weekend and holiday shifts required as scheduled Extended hours as needed Why Join Kasko? Competitive hourly wage ($24-$28/hour to start, based on experience) Health, dental, vision & life benefits (after 3 months) Company pension plan (after 1 year) Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow

What you’ll do

The Feed Truck Operator is responsible for accurately mixing and delivering feed to cattle while maintaining clean bunks and monitoring animal health. They must also perform daily equipment checks and ensure all feeding protocols and records are strictly followed.

Requirements

Candidates should be mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and possess strong attention to detail. Previous experience in agriculture or feedlot operations and equipment operation is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Company pension plan

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Equipment operation
• Cattle feeding
• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety compliance
• Attention to detail
• Record keeping
• Silage management
• Teamwork
• Independent work
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Equipment Operation
• Animal Health
• Positivity
• Agriculture
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operations
• Team Oriented
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Truck Operator
• Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
• Mixed Crop and Animal Producers
• Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals