Feedyard Night Watchman- Dalhart, TX

Friona Industries LP; Dalhart (TX); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Friona Industries LP seeks a night watchman to provide overnight security at the feedyard. The role involves patrolling the premises from 5:00pm to 5:30am, preventing unauthorized entry, and assisting with loads, cattle handling, and facility checks.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety equipment, responding to weather events, and communicating with staff about any irregularities. Some housekeeping and mechanical tasks are also part of the position.

Qualifications

• Use security and safety equipment such as cameras, phones, and surveillance tools.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm until 5:30am.
• Prevent unauthorized entry and oversee access to premises.
• Provide customer service 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 nighttime feed checks.
• Check water systems and wells.
• Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility.
• Watch for nuisance wildlife.
• Be alert to impending severe weather and report emergencies.

Connaissances

Strong attention to detail

Good communication skills

Mechanical ability

Night shift flexibility

Safety-conscious

Outils

Video cameras

Phone systems

Description du poste

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