Cattle Handler & Barn Operations

American Foods Group; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Discount meat program

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is seeking barn workers to handle cattle humanely, maintain accurate documentation, and keep the barn area clean. The role involves working with live cattle and coordinating with Harvest Management, USDA, and Finance teams.

Minimum qualifications include being 18+, eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and the ability to work in a humid, hot, and wet environment with PPE. Strong safety and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 environment around moving equipment while wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Work with live cattle.
• Move cattle to proper locations within the barn (e.g., truck to scale, scale to pen, pen to knock).
• Ensure gates are secure to prevent mixing of cattle.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Verify cattle counts and pen locations.
• Fill out Ante-mortem inspection sheets and ensure cattle are inspected prior to harvest.
• Ensure cattle have access to clean water.
• Separate slow or challenged cattle; knock non-ambulatory animals if needed.
• Communicate with Harvest Management, USDA, and Finance teams.
• Other related duties as needed to meet organizational needs.

Job description

America's Heartland Packing is seeking barn workers to handle cattle humanely, maintain accurate documentation, and keep the barn area clean. The role involves working with live cattle and coordinating with Harvest Management, USDA, and Finance teams.

Minimum qualifications include being 18+, eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and the ability to work in a humid, hot, and wet environment with PPE. Strong safety and reliability are essential.