Barn Worker

American Foods Group, LLC • Long Prairie, MN

1d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC., an American Foods Group Company, has opportunities for a Barn Worker at our Long Prairie, MN plant. You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a dedication to quality.
As our Barn Worker, you will:
Move cattle from pen to pen for ante-mortem inspection, check water troughs, and verify cattle counts per load.
Initial back of Ante-mortem card verifying cattle count.
Highlight front of card verifying all info is correct and signed by USDA.
Separate slow/challenged cattle.
Transport/move deads; use skid loader to clean pens.
NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must live in Minnesota or be willing to relocate. NOTE: No relocation assistance is provided.
• Must have 6 months related work experience (e.g., feed lot, dairy, auction barn, farm, cattle driving) in the last year.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work temperatures warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform the job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work extended scheduled hours Monday through Saturday with daily overtime. Must be able to work overtime as required. Start times and hours vary based on production needs.
• Must be able to successfully complete training: Safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food defense.

Nice To Haves

• Prior harvest experience in a USDA inspected beef, pork, or poultry facility.
• Prior production experience.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Move cattle from pen to pen for ante-mortem inspection
• Check water troughs
• Verify cattle counts per load
• Initial back of Ante-mortem card verifying cattle count
• Highlight front of card verifying all info is correct and signed by USDA
• Separate slow/challenged cattle
• Transport/move deads
• Use skid loader to clean pens

Benefits

• Base hourly range of $21.35 to $23.10 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Our company supports your career growth with ongoing learning and training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees