Feedlot Technician

Job description

Namaka is a family run operation that is looking for employees that are interested in being part of the feedlot / farm crew. Employees will be cross-trained on the various duties of the farm over time. The goal is to have a strong team of employees who are able to support one another.

While experience is appreciated, people without experience are also welcome. Namaka is comfortable with training people who have never been on a farm.

While the focus will be on construction of the facility up front the duties will consist of :

1) Feeding and caring for the animal (including Pen Riding)

2) Injecting and treating the cattle,

3) General Maintenance of the facility (fixing fences, water troughs, etc),

4) Planting, spraying and harvesting of crops,

5) The operation and maintenance of equipment (tandem trucks, loaders, tractors, combines, grader, excavator, ...)

6) Construction projects to help facilitate expansion of the feedlot.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Experience:

• Livestock: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person