Cattle Pusher Yard (5447)

Western Valley Meat Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Valley Meat Company in Fresno, CA is hiring for a General Labor role in the Harvest Cattle Handling Department. Responsibilities include unloading cattle, caring for cattle on site, providing feed, moving cattle between pens, and entering cattle data into the computer system.

Shifts start as early as 3am with varying days; probation pay is $17.50/hour, with post-probation rates up to $20.00/hour. Drug screen and background check required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and twist while using hands.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects.
• Work outdoors in hot, humid and cold conditions.
• Must pass a drug screen and a background check.
• Work with live cattle and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unload cattle from trucks and care for cattle on site.
• Provide feed and move cattle between pen areas.
• Record cattle into computer systems and verify health status.

Skills

Stamina

Physical strength

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Western Valley Meat - Fresno, CA 93706
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.50 - $19.95
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: General Labor

Company Overview

Western Valley Meat is proud to be a family-owned company, committed to supporting our communities in the Valley. We produce high quality meat items that are sold at grocery stores and restaurants in both the US and around the world.

We are adding team members to our Harvest Cattle Handling Department to perform a variety of roles and tasks in the initial step of the meat processing facility. The Harvest team sets the high standard for the cleanliness and safety of the products we produce.

Position Description

• Unloading Cattle from trucks
• Caring for cattle onsite
• Providing feed to cattle
• Moving cattle from different pin areas.
• Receiving cattle into computer systems
• Checking the health and welfare of cattle being received
• Work Schedule Start times range from 3am to 830am or other depending on business needs.
• Workdays can vary from Tuesday to Saturday, Wednesday to Sunday and other workdays.
• Pay Rate is $17.50 for the 90 day probationary period
• Pay ranges from $19.45 to $20.00 depending on job awarded at time of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and twist while using hands and arms to do simple gripping and grasping.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects.
• Working from platforms off the floor.
• Position requires to work with live cattle
• Prior cattle handling experience, preferred
• Must be able to work in Hot, Humid and cold outside work environment.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen
• Must be able to pass background check
• Ability to follow general workplace safety procedures and policies while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Western Valley Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Western Valley Meat participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.