Front End Crew (Cattle Processor)
- AB, Canada
- Stirling, AB, T0K 0A8, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Working hours
- 40-50 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Terms: Permanent FT (40-50 hours per week)
Location: HWY 52 near Stirling, AB
About Us:
Kasko Cattle is a family-owned, progressive cattle feeding and farming business with four feedlots in southern Alberta and a capacity of 45,000+ head. We prioritize consistency, food safety, and sustainable practices.
We believe great food should benefit both the people who eat it and the people who produce it - so we grow food in a way that grows people too, by caring for our animals, stewarding our land, and investing in the people behind the work.
Core Values: Adaptable - Dependable - Positive Attitude - Respect - Teamwork
Why Join Us:
We are seeking motivated, integrity-driven, flexible team players with strong communication skills and cattle health knowledge. Enjoy competitive pay, guaranteed hours, benefits, and evenings at home with your family.
What You’ll Do:
- Process cattle: induction, re-handling, vaccinations, implants, ear tags, and weight recording
- Sort cattle for marketing and move them safely within the feedlot
- Assist with bedding cattle
- Maintain pens, equipment, and water bowls
- Follow all safety and standard operating procedures
- Communicate daily with feedlot manager, feed truck driver, and occasionally office staff or contractors
What We’re Looking For:
- Reliability, attention to detail, safety awareness, teamwork, initiative
- Cattle handling and herd health knowledge
- Basic computer skills and effective communication
Requirements:
- High school diploma (asset)
- Agriculture or feedlot experience (asset)
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Weekend availability at times
Working Conditions:
Outdoor work in all weather, generally 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary). Dress appropriately for conditions.
Benefits:
Health, dental (100% paid by Kasko Cattle), disability, life insurance (after 3 months), pension plan (after 1 year)
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves processing cattle through tasks such as vaccinations, tagging, and weighing, while ensuring their safe movement and health. Additionally, the employee will maintain feedlot pens, equipment, and water bowls while communicating effectively with the management team.
Requirements
Candidates should possess cattle handling knowledge, basic computer skills, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. A Class 5 driver's license is required, and a high school diploma or previous feedlot experience is considered an asset.
Skills
- Cattle handling
- Herd health knowledge
- Vaccinations
- Animal care
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Cattle processing
- Feedlot
- Agriculture
- Vaccinations
- Herd health
- Animal husbandry
- Safety procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Class 5 driver's license
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Outdoor work
- Farming
- Cattle feeding