Job Description

General Description / Objective

Night watchmen provide overnight security for the Feedyard location. May be required to answer phone calls, take messages, aid in the loading and unloading of cattle, and respond to requests and questions.

Roles and Tasks

• Be on duty and patrol the Feedyard from 5:00 pm until 6:00 am.
• Prevent illegal entry and oversee who comes and goes from a building or the premises
• Provide customer service as necessary as loads enter and exit the yard
• Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed
• Move cattle into pens
• Make ear tags for upcoming processing
• Maintain proper pen environments, feed levels, and water conditions
• Perform Nighttime feed checks
• Check water systems and wells
• Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility
• Watch for nuisance wildlife
• Be alert to and aware of any impending severe weather
• Report all emergencies immediately
• Notify the appropriate facility staff and supervisor immediately upon observation of anything out of the ordinary and carry out all instructions given by the staff and/or supervisor.

Profile / Professional Competencies

Specific Knowledge :

• Use security and safety equipment, such as video cameras, phones, and other surveillance tools.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• This position also does general housekeeping duties
• Mechanical ability

Minimum Experience Required :

• Experience with livestock

Position Requirements

Special Conditions / Requirements :

• Livestock handling, trespassers, and vehicular traffic
• Some exposure to weather
• Operation of Heavy Equipment

Tools Utilized :

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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