Cattle Barn Handler: Safe Animal Care & Paperwork

American Foods Group, LLC; Wright City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

PTO

401k

Disability insurance

Discount meat program

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

The Barn Worker role involves humane handling of cattle, documenting cattle received, and maintaining barn cleanliness. You will move cattle within the barn, secure gates, verify counts, and assist with ante-mortem inspections.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety, food safety, and animal welfare procedures.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work around moving equipment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Will be working with live cattle.
• 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.
• Fill out ante-mortem inspection sheets and ensure cattle are inspected before harvest.
• Ensure cattle have access to clean water sources.
• Separate slow or challenged cattle and knock non-ambulatory animals when needed.
• Communicate with Harvest Management, USDA, and Finance teams.

Skills

Safety procedures

PPE usage

Attention to detail

Stamina

Teamwork

Tools

None

Job description

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

The Barn Worker role involves humane handling of cattle, documenting cattle received, and maintaining barn cleanliness. You will move cattle within the barn, secure gates, verify counts, and assist with ante-mortem inspections.