Barn Handler/ General Labourer

  • ponoka

Barn Handler/ General Laborer

Family Meats is one of the largest provincially inspected processors in Alberta. We are currently recruiting a Barn Handler/ General Laborer team member for our Ponoka, AB facility.

As a member of the team you will be responsible for, but not limited to : General Responsibilities :

  • Receiving Cattle: Beef, Hogs, Bison, Lamb, Sheep.
  • Keeping required paperwork organized and sorted.
  • Organizing the order of groups of animals for processing
  • Keeping barn bedded
  • Mucking pens after animals are moved out
  • Telehandler/zoom boom operations
  • Shipping/Receiving duties (picking orders, palletizing, loading/unloading)

Work conditions and Physical Capabilities :

  • Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, standing for extended periods, Bending, Crouching, adjust to strong odors and blood.
  • Environment: Noisy, Odors, hot/cold barn

Qualifications/Requirements :

  • Livestock handling experience
  • Ability to be and stay organized
  • Customer service skills

Competitive Wage

Full Time

Permanent Position

Salary : From $18.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ponoka, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)