Feedyard Night Watchman- Dalhart, TX

Friona Industries; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries is seeking a Night Watchman to provide overnight security at our feedyard location in Dalhart, TX. You will monitor facilities, assist with loading/unloading, and respond to requests from the yard staff.

The role requires staying awake through the night, patrolling the site, and ensuring safe livestock handling, proper pen conditions, and timely reporting of incidents. Prior livestock experience is preferred and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock operations and feedyards.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication.
• General housekeeping and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm to 5:30am.
• Prevent unauthorized entry and monitor who comes and goes.
• Provide customer service as loads enter and exit the yard.
• Receive cattle and commodities as needed.
• Move cattle into pens and tag upcoming processing.
• Maintain pen environments, feed levels and water conditions.
• Perform night checks on feed and water systems.
• Inspect safety conditions and report emergencies.
• Adapt to weather and coordinate with staff and supervisor.

Skills

Security equipment

Night shifts

Mobility

Attention to detail

Communication

Housekeeping

Mechanical ability

Education

Livestock experience

Job description

General Description / Objective

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
• Move cattle into pens
• 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.

Profile / Professional Competencies

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
• Good communication skills
• This position also does general housekeeping duties
• Mechanical ability

Minimum Experience Required

• Experience with livestock

Position Requirements

Special Conditions / Requirements:

• Livestock handling, trespassers, and vehicular traffic
• Some exposure to weather
• Operation of Heavy Equipment

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.