Truck Loader (25329)

Harris Feeding Co; Coalinga (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Harris Ranch Feeding Company in Coalinga, CA seeks a dependable Truck Loader to assist in loading cattle onto trucks and to ensure safe animal handling during loading and unloading.

The role requires physical stamina for extended shifts, the ability to follow instructions, and strict adherence to safety and welfare regulations while moving livestock between pens, trucks, and loading chutes.

Qualifications

• Experience handling cattle or other livestock preferred.
• Knowledge of safe livestock loading and unloading procedures.
• Ability to move cattle calmly and humanely.
• Basic understanding of animal behavior and stress management.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Note strays, poor doers, downer animals, or other animals not destined for processing.
• Gather, sort, count, and load cattle for harvest.
• Coordinate shipment and receiving of cattle using the truck schedule.
• Accurately record pulled cattle removed from trucks.
• Receive, ship, unload, and move cattle daily.
• Safely move cattle from pens as directed.
• Follow safety, animal welfare regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Cattle/Livestock handling

Safe loading/unloading procedures

Calm animal movement

Animal behavior awareness

Following safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The Truck Loader assists in loading cattle onto and off trucks while ensuring the safety and practice of proper animal handling techniques during loading or unloading. The role is essential to efficient cattle transportation operations.

Reporting

Reports to: Cowboy Supervisor and Cattle Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Note strays, poor doers, downer animals, or other animals not destined for processing.
• Gather, sort, count, and load cattle for harvest.
• Coordinate shipment and receiving of cattle using the truck schedule.
• Accurately record pulled cattle removed from trucks.
• Receive, ship, unload, and move cattle daily.
• Safely move cattle from pens as directed.
• Act by all applicable safety, animal welfare regulations, and company policies.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy loads (often 50 lbs / 23 kg or more).
• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and climb for long hours.
• Good balance and coordination when working around moving livestock.
• Physically fit to work in confined spaces such as truck trailers and loading chutes.
• Ability to react quickly to unpredictable animal movements.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).
• Sufficient stamina to work long shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Good hand strength and grip for gates, panels, and equipment.
• Adequate vision and hearing to maintain safety around animals and vehicles.

Skills & Experience

• Experience handling cattle or other livestock (preferred, sometimes required).
• Knowledge of safe livestock loading and unloading procedures.
• Ability to move cattle calmly and humanely.
• Basic understanding of animal behavior and stress management.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Harris Ranch Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee’s or applicant’s citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Harris Feeding Company participates in E‑Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.