Processing/Receiving Coordinator

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC; Sublette (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Company Match

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC is seeking a hands-on operations coordinator in Kansas to oversee receiving and processing of cattle for entry into feed yards and pastures. You will supervise daily movements, prepare records, and ensure accurate tagging and health documentation.

This role requires compliance with safety rules and basic MS Office tasks; ability to operate a 4-wheel ATV; and a valid driver’s license. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and/or prepare daily agenda for cattle movements.
• Prepare receiving records for input into CMS.
• Oversee moving cattle from receiving pens to working area and to home pens.
• Oversee all processing procedures as directed by work orders.
• Prepare itemized animal health billing.
• Collect and enter into system individual animal ID data for customer.
• Responsible for daily drug reconciliation and reporting.
• Ensure copies of MSDS are retained at processing site.
• Maintain housekeeping in the processing area.
• Complies with applicable OSHA; FDA; and EPA regulations and maintains appropriate compliance records.

Skills

MS Office

Driver license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Team Work

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Overview: Responsible for overseeing receiving and processing of cattle for entry into feed yard and pastures. Reports to Cattle Manager.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Review and/or prepare daily agenda for cattle movements.
• Prepare receiving records for input into CMS.
• Prepares and distributes processing orders.
• Prepare tags and other necessary products required for each lot.
• Oversee moving cattle from receiving pens to working area and to home pens.
• Oversee all processing procedures as directed by work orders.
• Prepare itemized animal health billing.
• Prepare proper ISO non-conformance logs and reports.
• Ensure bred heifers are handled appropriately.
• Collect and enter into system individual animal ID data for customer.
• Responsible for daily drug reconciliation and reporting.
• Responsible for drug and ear tag orders.
• Ensure copies of MSDS are retained at processing site.
• Maintain housekeeping in the processing area.
• Ensure compliance with all ISO/HACCP and OSHA/Safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Opening and closing of 12’-16’ gates, overhead slider gates.
• Operating a 4 wheel ATV to move cattle in & out of pens, requiring you to get on and off multiple times throughout the day; onto some rough & uneven surfaces at times.
• Walking on foot to push cattle out of unloading pens, & moving cattle to processing area either on foot or via ATV.
• Exposed to outdoor weather elements including but not limited to: cold, heat, rain, mud, snow & wind.
• Complies with applicable OSHA; FDA; and EPA regulations and maintains appropriate compliance records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math functions and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Valid driver license.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.
• 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

• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, airborne particles and vibration.
• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

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 40 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 1-3 month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school, or one year related experience and/or training is preferred but not required.

Competitive compensation and benefits including:

• 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

Note: Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee’s signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee’s “at will” employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time.