Feedlot Night Watchman

The J.R. Simplot Company•Burbank, CA

11d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. SUMMARY Guards Company property during the night against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; monitors sprinkler and other mechanical systems to ensure overnight operation; and assists in receiving incoming cattle. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following, other duties may be assigned. Assists in receiving cattle by unloading, counting and weighing cattle. Ensure proper pen placement and all paperwork is completed, based on instructions from Cattle Manager. Assist incoming commodity trucks with scale ticket completion and placement of product. Patrols feedlot grounds and buildings; warns violators of trespassing infractions; contacts local authorities in the event of fire or presence of unauthorized persons; watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, water leaks, and security doors left unlocked. Secures feedlot gates and doors to prevent entry by unauthorized persons. Monitors mechanical systems to ensure proper overnight functionality and completes minor maintenance fixes or contacts manager. Operates front end loader to transfer feed commodities within feedlot for efficient truck loading.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Large animal handling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in receiving cattle by unloading, counting and weighing cattle.
Ensure proper pen placement and all paperwork is completed, based on instructions from Cattle Manager.
Assist incoming commodity trucks with scale ticket completion and placement of product.
Patrols feedlot grounds and buildings; warns violators of trespassing infractions; contacts local authorities in the event of fire or presence of unauthorized persons; watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, water leaks, and security doors left unlocked.
Secures feedlot gates and doors to prevent entry by unauthorized persons.
Monitors mechanical systems to ensure proper overnight functionality and completes minor maintenance fixes or contacts manager.
Operates front end loader to transfer feed commodities within feedlot for efficient truck loading.