Cattle Scale Operator

American Foods Group, LLC•Wright City, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cattle scale operators are responsible for handling all animals humanely, proper and accurate documentation of cattle received and on site, as well as cleanliness of the barn area. This role involves working with live cattle, accurately filling out weight tickets, weighing cattle, and moving cattle to their proper locations within the barn. The operator will ensure all gates are secure to prevent mixing of producer's cattle, verify cattle counts and pen locations, and properly fill out Ante-mortem inspection sheets. Additionally, they will ensure all cattle have access to a clean water source, separate slow/challenged cattle, and knock non-ambulatory or challenged animals. Good communication with Harvest Management, USDA, and the Finance team is essential. This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees may perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to work in a humid, hot/cold, wet, or slippery surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Always be aware of your surroundings.
Follow all safety, food safety, and Animal welfare procedures.
Be attentive to detail.
Ability to work safely, wear PPE, and follow instructions.
Ability to attend work consistently.
Able to stand for lengthy periods of time.
Display strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience/knowledge of manufacturing environment.
Previous heavy machinery experience in manufacturing environment.
Previous livestock handling/ beef production experience.

Responsibilities

Will be working with live cattle.
Accurately fill out weight ticket (paperwork) for cattle being weighed.
Weigh cattle.
Moving cattle to proper locations within the barn (ex. Truck to scale, scale to pen, pen to knock).
Ensure all gates are secure to prevent mixing of producer’s cattle.
Ensure that proper documentation is kept accurate.
Verify cattle counts and pen locations.
Properly filling out Ante-mortem inspection sheets and ensure all cattle are properly inspected prior to harvest.
Ensure all cattle have access to clean water source.
Separate slow/ challenged cattle. Knock non-ambulatory or challenged animal.
Ensure good communication with Harvest Management, USDA, and the Finance team.