Processing/Receiving

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC; Kismet (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Company Match

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC in Kansas seeks a Processing/Receiving Associate to ensure animal health protocols are followed while handling cattle with low-stress methods and maintaining a safe work environment.

You will review diagnoses, process cattle, update health records, assist with necropsies, and ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations, with a focus on accuracy and safety in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED and related experience acceptable
• Ability to read simple words and numbers; basic math
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences
• Valid driver license; English communication preferred

Responsibilities

• Review animal diagnoses and follow directives from Cattle Manager and Coordinator
• Process cattle according to protocol and maintain safety procedures
• Update animal health records and ear tags
• Assist in necropsies and prepare necropsy reports
• Return unused medicines and record usage
• Comply with OSHA, FDA, EPA regulations and maintain records

Skills

Adaptability

Attendance

Ethics

Initiative

Team Work

Safety and Security

Written Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview: Works under the direction of the Processing/Receiving Manager to ensure all animal health protocols are followed. This position processes cattle at initial and re‑implant with a low‑stress handling method and maintains a safe work environment.

Essential Functions

• Review animal diagnoses received from Pen Riders; Cattle Receiving & Processing Coordinator; and Cattle Manager.
• Process cattle according to direction prescribed by the Cattle Manager and Cattle Receiving & Processing Coordinator.
• Review animal health records and symptoms.
• Review protocol via computer based upon diagnosis.
• Administer injections and/or other treatments according to the protocol.
• Update animal health records and/or ear tags.
• Participate and/or perform animal necropsies to determine cause of death.
• Prepare and distribute necropsy report or dead record.
• Return unused medicines and record usage and wastage.
• Follow BQA guidelines.
• Prior to shipping, run required reports (i.e., Not in Home Pen, Animals on Withdrawal) to insure accuracy of head counts and/or ability of animals to ship.
• Notify personnel responsible for end of day reports when doctoring is done for the day.
• Maintain housekeeping of all hospital locations.
• Complies with applicable OSHA; FDA; and EPA regulations and maintains appropriate compliance records.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Cost Consciousness – Conserve organizational resources.
• Dependability – Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics – Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.
• Initiative – Ask for and offer help when needed.
• Innovation – Generate suggestions for improving work.
• Interpersonal – Keep emotions under control.
• Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Oral Communication – Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
• Organizational Support – Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing – Use time efficiently.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Quality – Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity – Complete work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security – Observe safety and security procedures.
• Team Work – Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Technical Skills – Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
• Written Communication – Able to read and interpret written information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Required

None

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read a limited number of two‑ and three‑syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to communicate in English is preferred.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• 401K Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Authorization / Security Clearance Requirements

Cobalt Cattle Company participates in E‑Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC. is an equal opportunity employer.