livestock yardman/womanThorlakson Feedyards Inc. • Balzac, AB, CA

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livestock yardman/woman

Thorlakson Feedyards Inc. • Balzac, AB, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 45 to 60 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

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

Work setting

Rural area
Staff accommodation available

Tasks

Diagnose livestock health issues
Handling animals
Marking livestock as proof of ownership
Monitoring animal health
Perform livestock feeding
Treat livestock health issues
Feed and tend animals
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Maintain livestock performance records
Maintain quality control and production records
Select livestock for sale
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Maintain work records and logs
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Perform general farm duties
Write daily basic progress reports
Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Area of specialization

Beef cattle

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is not available
Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Quick learner

Screening questions

Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Day
Weekend
Overtime available

Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan

Other benefits

Free parking available
On-site amenities
On-site housing options
Other benefits
Parking available

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