Cattle Barn Specialist — Humane Handling & Records

American Foods Group; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is seeking barn workers to humane­ly handle cattle, maintain accurate site documentation, and uphold cleanliness in the barn area. You will work with live cattle, move animals between locations, and ensure proper water access and gate security.

This role requires safety-first discipline and attention to detail. The position emphasizes compliance with animal welfare and food safety procedures, with opportunities to collaborate across Harvest Management, USDA, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a humid, hot, wet environment and around moving equipment with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Work with live cattle.
• Move cattle to locations within the barn (truck to scale, scale to pen, pen to knock).
• Ensure gates are secure to prevent cattle mixing.
• Maintain accurate documentation of cattle received and on site.
• Verify cattle counts and pen locations.
• Complete Ante-mortem inspection sheets before harvest.
• Provide cattle with access to clean water.
• Separate slow or challenged cattle; knock non-ambulatory animals as needed.
• Communicate with Harvest Management, USDA, and Finance teams.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Livestock handling

Manufacturing experience

Heavy machinery

Job description

America's Heartland Packing is seeking barn workers to humane­ly handle cattle, maintain accurate site documentation, and uphold cleanliness in the barn area. You will work with live cattle, move animals between locations, and ensure proper water access and gate security.

This role requires safety-first discipline and attention to detail. The position emphasizes compliance with animal welfare and food safety procedures, with opportunities to collaborate across Harvest Management, USDA, and