Posted 2 months ago
Barn Crew
@ Kolk Farms Ltd
Alberta
Overview
Kolk Farms Ltd is hiring full-time barn crew members at its Iron Springs, Alberta feedlot. The work covers cattle handling, health observation, facility and chute maintenance, and record keeping in all weather. The posting lists dental, disability, extended health, life insurance and an RRSP match.
Responsibilities:
- Handle, move, sort, tag, weigh and process cattle
- Monitor cattle for illness and injury
- Maintain barns, pens, alleys and processing areas
- Assist with fence and gate repairs
- Record treatments and health observations
Requirements summary:
- Experience working with cattle
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather
- Safe work habits and teamwork
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Kolk Farms Ltd
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A family-owned agricultural business dedicated to producing premium beef with quality, care, and commitment.
Full company description
Welcome to Kolk Farms Ltd, a family-owned and operated agricultural business in Southern Alberta. We are dedicated to producing premium beef while fostering a thriving environment for our family, staff, and local community. At Kolk Farms Ltd, we prioritize animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability in our daily operations. Our Great Employees We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage three off-site educational experiences per year as well as on-the-job training opportunities. Tiffin, ACFA conventions, veterinarian seminars, 4H, and Green certificate are just a few of the personal and professional growth opportunities we appreciate.
- LinkedIn followers
- 22
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14
- Reported office locations
- Township Road 130, Iron Springs, Alberta T0K, CA
- Other recorded names
- Kolk Farms Ltd
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Welcome to Kolk Farms Ltd, a family-owned and operated agricultural business in Southern Alberta. We are dedicated to producing premium beef while fostering a thriving environment for our family, staff, and local community. At Kolk Farms Ltd, we prioritize animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability in our daily operations. Our Great Employees We value our employees even more than the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Farming |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Iron Springs, Alberta |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Kolk Farms Ltd. is actively seeking a qualified Barn Crew members to join our team!
Location: Iron Springs, Alberta
About the Company
We are an agricultural operation that strives to profitably and efficiently produce healthy, wholesome beef in an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable and satisfying work for family, staff and local community while encouraging animal welfare and environmental and economic sustainable practices. We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage three off-site educational experiences per year as well as on- the-job training opportunities. ACFA conventions, AWC West, veterinarian seminars, cattle handling, PAL, and Green certificate are just a few of the personal and professional growth opportunities we appreciate.
Key Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
- Cattle Care & Handling: Assist with the safe and efficient handling, moving, sorting, tagging, weighing, processing, shipping and receiving and treatment of cattle. Following established protocols for animal health and welfare.
- Animal Health Monitoring: Regularly observe cattle for signs of illness, injury, lameness, or other concerns and promptly report issues to the feedlot supervisor.
- Barn & Facility Maintenance: Maintain clean, safe, and organized barns, pens, alleys, feed bunks, processing areas, and other livestock facilities. Assist with bedding, bunk cleaning and general pen maintenance as required.
- Cattle Processing Areas: Clean and maintain chutes, alleys, gates, handling equipment, and other cattle-processing areas to ensure they remain safe and functional.
- General Maintenance & Repairs: Assist with routine maintenance and repairs to fences, gates, and other farm and livestock infrastructure. Identify and report maintenance concerns.
- Record Keeping: Accurately assist with recording cattle treatments, processing activities, health observations, and other information as required.
- Cleaning & Organization: Keep barns, water troughs, equipment, work areas, and surrounding facilities clean, organized, and ready for daily operations.
- Safety & Animal Welfare: Follow all company safety procedures and practice safe, low-stress cattle handling and safe equipment operation at all times.
- Teamwork & Communication: Work cooperatively with the barn crew, pen riders, supervisors, and other feedlot staff to support efficient daily operations.
- Additional Duties: Assist with other general feedlot, barn, livestock, maintenance, and operational duties as required.
Skills:
- Ability to lift 50lbs+, work outside in all weather elements, and walk in all types of terrain
- Safe work habits
- Ability to work in a team environment
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Experience working with Cattle
Job Type:
- Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
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