Yard Operator (26185)

Harris Feeding Co; Coalinga (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Ranch Feeding Company in Coalinga, CA is seeking a Yard Operator. The role secures premises by patrolling, closing gates, monitoring equipment, and inspecting facilities to protect people and stock. Day shift, full-time position with safety and animal welfare as priorities.

The Yard Operator reports to the Yard Foreman and will record data, manage cattle arrival by weighing and penning, and promptly report irregularities or hazards to supervision. Emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Watches for and reports irregularities such as stray cattle, fire hazards, leaks, and unsecured doors.
• Sound alarm or call authorities in case of fire or unauthorized presence.
• Records data on property damage, incidents, and equipment malfunctions.
• Monitors water wells/tanks by reading gauges and interpreting results.
• Receives and processes incoming cattle by weighing, unloading, counting and penning.

Skills

Cattle handling

Reading safety rules

Problem solving

Interpret instructions

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Harris Ranch Feeding Company - Coalinga, CA 93210, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.90 - $19.25 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Other, Job Summary:

Job Summary

The Yard Operator Secures premises by patrolling property, closing/locking designated gates, monitoring equipment, inspecting buildings (including office, barns, shop, hospitals, and mill), equipment, and access points.

Reports to

Yard Foreman

Duties/Responsibilities

• Watches for and reports irregularities such as stray cattle, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and doors left unlocked.
• Sounds alarm or calls police, fire department, or yard management by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment for use of supervisory staff.
• Monitors water wells/tanks by observing gauges and interpreting readings.
• Receives incoming cattle by weighing, unloading, counting and penning.

Qualifications: Required Skills/Abilities

• General knowledge of cattle handling.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Act by all applicable safety animal welfare regulations and company policies.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

Frequently to occasionally, the employee is required to push/pull, reach, bend, run, sit, stand, jump, climb, squat, kneel, lift, carry, twist, grasp/squeeze.

The employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions.

Must be able to lift and push 50 pounds at a time.

Harris 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 an employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or 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.