USD $22.60/Hr.

Job Summary

Barn workers are responsible for handling all animals humanely, proper and accurate documentation of cattle received and on site, as well as cleanliness of the barn area.

Key Responsibilities

• Moving cattle to proper locations within the barn (ex. Truck to scale, scale to pen, pen to knock).
• Ensure all gates are secure to prevent mixing of producer’s cattle.
• Ensure that proper documentation is kept accurate.
• Verify cattle counts and pen locations.
• Properly fill out Ante-mortem inspection sheets and ensure all cattle are properly inspected prior to harvest.
• Ensure all cattle have access to clean water sources.
• Separete slow/challenged cattle. Knock non-ambulatory or challenged animal.
• Ensure good communication with Harvest Management, USDA, and the Finance team.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a humid, hot, wet, slippery, or at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience/knowledge of manufacturing environment.
• Previous heavy machinery experience in manufacturing environment.
• Previous livestock handling/beef production experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Awareness of surroundings.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and Animal welfare procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely, wear PPE, and follow instructions.
• Able to stand for lengthy periods of time.
• Display strong work ethic.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, walk, or sit.
• Close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!