Ranch Hand/Cattle Handler

Ranch Hand*Cattle Handler -

Position Purpose

The Ranch Hand Cattle Handler position in our Harvest department is a critical role in the daily operations of our facilities. This job requires close scrutiny in order to reduce the likelihood of human failure and injury. The Ranch Hand Cattle Handler is responsible for the humane treatment of live animals of different type, size, and temperament.

The employee must use caution and maintain keen awareness of their surroundings at all times. This role is responsible for the humane treatment of live animals and maintaining a proper distance from them. The Herdsman/Cattle Handler also ensures the safety of those around them and must follow all safety processes and procedures at all times. This includes monitoring of all gates within the area and closing gates to pens behind them.

This position requires previous animal handling experience.

The employee in this role must participate in mandatory training involving Animal Welfare/Handling. HAZCOM, Hygiene & Food Safety, and Policy & Procedures. They are responsible for wearing personal protective equipment such as a Protective Helmet, Chest Vest, Standard Work Boots, Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, and for ensuring all personal equipment is in good repair.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces at varied heights; moving mechanical parts; fast paced, high noise disciple, warm/cool environment. Positions require standing or walking the entire shift, the use of stairs, and the use of PPE which is required in all areas of the facility.
Responsibilities and Duties

• Standing, walking, herding live cattle for processing
• Opening and closing of gates to pens, ensuring they’re properly latched
• Confirm pen number on line-up and USDA inspection approval
• Tracking, reading, or creating reports manually or via computer
• Operate Forklift for various needs
• Unload Box trucks and combos
• Load Hide trucks and Waste trucks
• Wash pens, take care of animals
• Ensuring food safety and quality throughout the process
• Maintaining a safe working environment for others and live animals

Required Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Bobcat and pen washing experience
• Previous cattle handling experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE is provided for employees and extensive sanitation of the work environment is performed throughout the day and after shutdown.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• cattle handling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000 - $45,000