Feedyard Night Watchman- Dalhart, TX
Friona Industries•Dalhart, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Night watchmen provide overnight security for the feedyard location. Responsibilities include answering phone calls, taking messages, aiding in the loading and unloading of cattle, and responding to requests and questions. The role requires vigilance for safety, security, and environmental conditions.
Requirements
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience with livestock.
- Livestock handling, trespassers, and vehicular traffic.
- Some exposure to weather.
- Operation of Heavy Equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Use security and safety equipment, such as video cameras, phones and other surveillance tools.
- This position also does general housekeeping duties.
- Mechanical ability.
Responsibilities
- Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00pm until 5:30am.
- Prevent illegal entry and oversee who comes and goes from a building or the premises.
- Provide customer service as necessary as loads enter and exit the yard.
- Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed.
- Move cattle into pens.
- Make ear tags for upcoming processing.
- Maintain proper pen environments, feed levels, and water conditions.
- Perform Night time feed checks.
- Check water systems and wells.
- Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility.
- Watch for nuisance wildlife.
- Be alert to and aware of any impending severe weather.
- Report all emergency situations immediately.
- Notify the appropriate facility staff and supervisor immediately upon observation of anything out of the ordinary, and carry out all instructions given by the staff and/or supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
