Lambing Barn Technician

Westfine Meats Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, built on honesty, integrity, pride, our people, and community. We are currently hiring for a Lambing Barn Technician.

The schedule will be 7 days on 2 days off, 8 days on 4 days off (with flexibility to start early or end late).

We are currently looking to hire a Full-time Lambing Barn Technician at our Iron Springs location. This is a full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week.

What we offer

• Benefit program after 3 months of employment
• Access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Pension plan after 1 year of employment
• Opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training
• Competitive wages

Job Opportunities

• Pen checking
• Taking Care of Nursery Lambs
• Health check on ewes and lambs in barns
• Cleaning Milking equipment
• Bedding Pens
• All other tasks as assigned by manager

Requirements

• Willing to work some weekends
• Interested in learning about animal care and the livestock industry
• Attention to detail
• Punctual and reliable
• Physically fit (able to lift 50 lbs)
• Able to stand / walk for long period
• Work in harsh weather conditions
• Patience with livestock
• Enjoy working on a team

Assets

• Proven history with sheep and lamb husbandry
• Ability to operate farm equipment in a safe manner
• Previous experience dealing with animals or working at a farm or breeding operation
• Education experience in agriculture

At Westexcel Lamb we use our lamb producing expertise to help companies throughout the world provide fresh, high quality products to customers. Our staff work as a team and are committed to transforming the ordinary every day.