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Penchecker - Jobs in Taber, AB

Job LocationTaber, AB
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Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

CORE PURPOSE: To grow food better, and enrich the lives of our people.CORE VALUES: RESPECT TEAMWORK DEPENDABILITY ADAPTABILITY POSITIVE ATTITUDEWe are a family owned 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.This position is for our Sandy Hill location, 10 minutes east of Taber, AB. This position requires candidate to work every other weekend, but weekday hours can be flexible. This position can guarantee 50 hours per week, or if candidate so chooses, less hours are available.JOB SUMMARY:The primary role of the Pen Checker is to maintain health and welfare of cattle and perform disease prevention activities. The Pen Checker will identify, pull, and treat sick or injured cattle in a timely manner to ensure cattle health. The Pen Checker plays a critical role in working with Kasko Cattle’s veterinarian to ensure cattle are treated appropriately. The Pen Checker is responsible for keeping accurate records of treatment cattle receive since this is essential for safe shipping.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor physical condition and health of cattle; ensure cattle are pulled and treated in a humane and timely manner.
  • Assist veterinarians when required and as directed including, but not limited to assisting with the examination and treatment of ill animals.
  • Enter individual animal health into computer health program.
  • Take and record temperature in computer health program.
  • Ensure downer cattle receive proper feed and water.
  • Monitor pen maintenance to ensure health and welfare of cattle is maintained.
  • Recommend improvements to maintain cattle health and welfare.
  • Practice proper cattle handling techniques as directed by Feedlot Manager(s).
  • Euthanize animals as necessary, following all euthanasia protocols.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience and comfort around livestock is required.
  • Willing to train the right person!
TRAINING:
  • On-the-job training will be provided.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Pen Checkers are required to work weekends and holidays as scheduled. Pen Checkers generally work 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but this is also subject to change to meet organizational needs.BENEFITS/REMUNERATION: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. This position pays $22-$25 per hour, depending on experience.Quick Apply
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