Feedyard Night Watchman- Dalhart, TX

Friona Industries LP; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP is seeking a night watchman to patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm to 5:30am, oversee entry and exit, and assist with loading/unloading as needed.

Responsibilities include responding to requests, maintaining pens, feeding and water conditions, and reporting emergencies to supervisors. Must monitor for wildlife and severe weather while performing general housekeeping duties.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• This position also does general housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm until 5:30am.
• Prevent illegal entry and oversee who comes and goes from a building or the premises
• Provide customer service as necessary as loads enter and exit the yard
• Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed
• Make ear tags for upcoming processing
• Maintain proper pen environments, feed levels, and water conditions
• Perform Night time feed checks
• Check water systems and wells
• Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility
• Watch for nuisance wildlife
• Be alert to and aware of any impending severe weather
• Report all emergency situations immediately
• Notify the appropriate facility staff and supervisor immediately upon observation of anything out of the ordinary, and carry out all instructions given by the staff and/or supervisor.

Skills

Patrol security

Surveillance equipment

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Video cameras

Phones

Job description

Night watchmen provides overnight security for a the feedyard location. May be required to answer phone calls, take messages, aid in the loading and unloading of cattle, and respond to requests and questions.

Roles and Tasks

• Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm until 5:30am.
• Prevent illegal entry and oversee who comes and goes from a building or the premises
• Provide customer service as necessary as loads enter and exit the yard
• Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed
• Make ear tags for upcoming processing
• Maintain proper pen environments, feed levels, and water conditions
• Perform Night time feed checks
• Check water systems and wells
• Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility
• Watch for nuisance wildlife
• Be alert to and aware of any impending severe weather
• Report all emergency situations immediately
• Notify the appropriate facility staff and supervisor immediately upon observation of anything out of the ordinary, and carry out all instructions given by the staff and/or supervisor.
• The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Specific Knowledge

• Use security and safety equipment, such as video cameras, phones and other surveillance tools.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
• Strong attention to detail
• This position also does general housekeeping duties