Receiving Barn Worker- Full Time (Harrah's Hoosier Park)

Job Summary

Maintains racing receiving barns. Directly supervises: None.

How You Will Create The Extraordinary

• Supervises the stabling of horses in the receiving barn which ships into train or race.
• Affirm that each horse has a clean stall.
• Requires the removal of hay or shavings and manure to a wheel barrel and then transporting wheel barrel to manure bins.
• Keeps area clean and free of trash.
• Includes raking of shed row and exterior of building as well as removal of trash, weeds, grass, etc.
• When asked, will clean other stable barns/stalls prior to arrival of trainers shipping in to be stabled at Hoosier Park.
• Produces reports that show where each horse is too stable while in the receiving barn.
• Reports on any unsafe conditions.
• Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions.

What You Will Need

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Proficient in English verbal and written.
• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have an outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Must be comfortable initiating conversations and a fun environment for guests.
• Flexible to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays if applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and kneel repetitively.
• Specific vision abilities such as close, distance, color, depth and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs and maintain equilibrium for an extended period.
• Able to work from a standing position and/or walking motion for extended period.
• Able to read limited numbers of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Able to print and speak simple sentences.
• Able to speak effectively before a group of customers or employees.
• Able to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Able to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Promote a positive influence in the company and company sponsored events.
• Maintain a professional work environment with management and staff.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a license from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Together We Win

• We believe in delivering family-style service—an approach that fosters warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention.
• Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships.