Feedyard Night Watchman - Satanta, KS

Friona Industries LP; Satanta (KS); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP is seeking a night watchman to secure the feedyard location overnight. Responsibilities include patrolling from 5:00pm to 5:30am, managing access, and assisting with loads as they enter or leave the yard. The role requires alertness to safety and routine site duties.

Candidate should be able to operate surveillance equipment, respond to emergencies, and perform light housekeeping as needed. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail.
• General housekeeping duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm until 5:30am.
• Prevent unauthorized entry and monitor access.
• Provide customer service as loads enter/exit the yard.
• Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed.
• Make ear tags for upcoming processing.
• Maintain pen environments, feed and water levels.
• Perform night checks on feed and water systems.
• Monitor for wildlife and weather events.
• Report emergencies and coordinate with staff as needed.

Skills

Security procedures

Surveillance equipment

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Tools

Video cameras

Security systems

Phone usage

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