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Assiniboia Livestock Auction located at Box 1328 in Assiniboia, SK is currently looking for 2 full- time Yard Helpers to start as soon as possible.
Responsibilities of this position include: cleaning pens, feeding cattle and tending to cattle, receiving/loading cattle, opening/closing gates, running down alleys to guide cattle through, processing (running through chute, ear tagging, etc.), misc repairs and maintenance, lifting is required when cleaning pens with a shovel, and other duties as they are required.
The rate of pay starts at $18.00/hour dependent on experience, and benefits include health and dental. Candidates will be expected to work with cattle on a daily basis performing the above duties in an auction-mart atmosphere which will entail working outdoors. Candidates must be able bodied and be able to work a full shift from 8 am to 5 pm or longer when necessary to complete an auction sale. Candidates with previous farming experience will be considered an asset, but is not required.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
Specific Skills
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Feed and tend animals
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Type of Farm Operations
- Livestock
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Odours