Feedlot Processing/Receiving Labor Procesamiento/recepción (Burbank, WA)

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Feedlot Processing/Receiving Labor Procesamiento/recepción (Burbank, WA)

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

Performs various tasks under supervision to assist in the everyday operations of the feedlot by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the receiving operation by branding, tagging, vaccinating, and sorting cattle.

• Cleans pens, scales, feed bunks, water tank drains, and water troughs to remove dust and sand particles in order to ensure healthy feeding facilities.

• Assists cowboys by opening gates and gathering livestock to scales, pens, trucks, and holding areas according to instructions.

• Makes routine repairs and performs general maintenance duties in the feedlot.

• Performs other duties as instructed by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

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.

Language Skills

• 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 situation.

Mathematical Skills

• 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.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• The employee frequently works near live animals.

• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.

Job Requisition ID: 25693

Travel Required: None

Location(s): L&L Feedlot Pasco - Burbank

Country: United States

Rate of pay: $20.19/HR

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage

• 401(k) savings plan

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (where applicable)

• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)

• Education Assistance (where applicable)

• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Kennewick