Truck Loader at HARRIS FEEDING CO

Coalinga, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cattle Handling, Animal Welfare, Heavy Lifting, Sorting, Counting, Loading, Unloading, Safety Protocols, Animal Behavior, Stress Management, Coordination, Physical Fitness, Record Keeping, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Harris Ranch Feeding Company - Coalinga, CA 93210 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $16.90 - $18.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Other The Truck Loader assists in loading cattle onto and off trucks while assuring the safety and practice of proper animal handling techniques while loading or unloading cattle. Reports to: Cowboy Supervisor and Cattle Manager. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for noting strays, poor doers, downer animals, or other animals not destined for processing. Gather, sort, count, and load cattle for harvest. Coordinates shipment and receiving of cattle using the truck schedule. Accurately record pulled cattle removed from trucks. Receive, ship, unload, and move cattle daily. Safely Move cattle from pens as directed. Act by all applicable safety animal welfare regulations and company policies. Responsible for noting strays, poor doers, downer animals, or other animals not destined for processing. Gather, sort, count, and load cattle for harvest. Coordinates shipment and receiving of cattle using the truck schedule. Accurately record pulled cattle removed from trucks. Receive, ship, unload, and move cattle daily. Safely Move cattle from pens as directed. Act by all applicable safety animal welfare regulations and company policies. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Qualifications Physical Requirements Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy loads (often 50 lbs / 23 kg or more) Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and climb for long hours Good balance and coordination when working around moving livestock Physically fit to work in confined spaces such as truck trailers and loading chutes Ability to react quickly to unpredictable animal movements Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust) Sufficient stamina to work long shifts, including nights and weekends Good hand strength and grip for gates, panels, and equipment Adequate vision and hearing to maintain safety around animals and vehicles Skills & Experience Experience handling cattle or other livestock (preferred, sometimes required) Knowledge of safe livestock loading and unloading procedures Ability to move cattle calmly and humanely Basic understanding of animal behavior and stress management Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols Harris Ranch Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Harris Feeding Company participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

Responsibilities

The Truck Loader is responsible for loading and unloading cattle while ensuring safety and proper animal handling techniques. They also coordinate shipments and maintain accurate records of cattle movement.