Feedlot worker

• Location 311235 16th Line, East GarafraxaMarsville, ONL9W 7C6
• Work location On site
• Salary$20.00HOUR hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3611529

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
• Handling animals
• Marking livestock as proof of ownership
• Monitoring animal health
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Perform livestock feeding
• Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Perform general farm duties
• Write daily basic progress reports

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available