Laborer-Yard

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding; Idaho; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in Idaho is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to aid in various maintenance and repair tasks around the feedlot. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying necessary repairs, maintaining facility appearance, and complying with safety rules. The role includes physical work in outdoor weather conditions. Applicants must be adaptable and able to follow safety guidelines, assist in cleaning, and participate in construction projects. This is an hourly position with agricultural exemptions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Skill in following both written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize repairs communicated through management.
• Perform repairs to cable and bunk lines, maintain facility appearance.
• Participate in yard construction and renovation projects.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to follow safety rules

Ability to work outdoors in various conditions

Job description

REPORTS TO: Manager Yard Maintenance and Assistant Manager Yard Maintenance

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag exempt

FUNCTION: Assists in various maintenance/repair tasks around feedlot. Performs the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Identifies/prioritizes necessary repairs through communication with management and review of job requests.

Performs repairs to cable and bunk line; may assist in cleaning/repair of water tanks.

Maintains facility appearance by painting or re-painting gates/pipe fence/pens, performing grounds keeping, and working in the shop.

May participate in yard construction, renovation, and replacement projects.

Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPETENCY:

Expected to conserve organizational resources, demonstrate knowledge of Company policy, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound, and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently to Occasionally the employee is required to push/pull, reach, bend, run, sit, stand, jump, climb, squat, kneel, lift, carry, twist, grasp/squeeze. Working with or near cattle, horses, vehicles, and equipment in all weather conditions.