Feed Truck Operator

Job summary

The operator will safely drive a feed truck to deliver feed precisely and on schedule, while also operating a front-end loader with precision. Responsibilities include monitoring cattle consumption, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and keeping accurate feeding records.

Job details

Kolk Farms Ltd. is actively seeking a qualified Feed Truck Operator to join our team! Location: Iron Springs About the Company 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 the local community while encouraging animal welfare and 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. We as a farm encourage off-site educational experiences as well as on- the-job training opportunities. ACFA conventions, veterinarian seminars, First Aid, driver upgrade training, and Green certificate are just a few of the personal and professional growth opportunities we appreciate. Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to): Safely operate feed truck to deliver feed to cattle on schedule and with precision. Safely operate front end loader with precision. Monitor cattle behavior during feeding to ensure proper consumption. Ensure all feed equipment is clean and maintained regularly. Maintain accurate feeding records and report any issues or observations to feeding manager. Understanding of feed ingredients, TMR, feed mills, rollers, conveyors. Other duties as required. Skills: Ability to follow schedules. Mathematically inclined Ability to read and write in English proficiently. Must be able to lift 50lbs + Physically capable to walk and able to climb in and out of feed truck and payloader. Dependable, reliable, and show up early. Attention to detail. Class 5 drivers license (class 3 considered an asset) with clean drivers abstract. Schedule: 11 days on, 3 days off Benefits: Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match

What you’ll do

The operator will safely drive a feed truck to deliver feed precisely and on schedule, while also operating a front-end loader with precision. Responsibilities include monitoring cattle consumption, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and keeping accurate feeding records.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class 5 driver's license (Class 3 is an asset) with a clean abstract, be mathematically inclined, and proficient in reading and writing English. Applicants must be physically capable of climbing and lifting over 50lbs, demonstrating dependability and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Dental Care • Disability Insurance • Extended Health Care • Life Insurance • RRSP Match

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Cleaning equipment · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Feeding · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Feed Truck Operation
• Front End Loader Operation
• Schedule Following
• Mathematical Ability
• English Proficiency
• Lifting 50lbs+
• Physical Stamina
• Dependability
• Attention To Detail
• Class 5 Driver's License
• Feed Ingredient Knowledge
• TMR Understanding
• Feed Mill Knowledge
• Roller Operation
• Conveyor Operation

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Transportation
• Trades
• Logistics