Cattle Pusher Yard (5673)

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

Job summary

Western Valley Meat is hiring for Harvest Cattle Handling in Fresno, CA. Full-time position requiring high school education and physical capability to work with cattle and perform manual labor. The role includes unloading cattle, caring for animals, feeding, and inventory entry.

Schedule starts as early as 3:00 am with varying days; probationary pay starts at $17.50/hour, increasing to $19.45–$20.00/hour based on assignment and performance. Equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend and twist while using hands.
• Ability to lift and carry objects; work with live cattle.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Unload cattle from trucks.
• Care for cattle onsite.
• Provide feed to cattle.
• Move cattle between pin areas.
• Receive cattle into computer systems.
• Check health and welfare of cattle.

Skills

Stamina

Safety awareness

Cattle handling

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer input

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 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: General Labor, 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.

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.