What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Watchman - Cactus Feedyard position at Cactus Feeders?
About the Company:
Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, today we operate 15 Feedyards and Outside Cattle Locations producing over a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.
Job Description:
The Night Watchman is responsible for maintaining the security of Cactus Feedyard at night. In this position, the Night Watchman actively monitors and completes the necessary tasks to ensure that the feedyard is secure and maintained during nighttime. The Night Watchman reports to the Cattle Manager.
Hours: 4 PM – 6 AM
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide security to the feedyard at night, periodically driving the yard to ensure that it is secure
- Receive cattle that arrive over the course of the shift
- Report to Cattle Manager on all incoming cattle arrivals during the shift
- Monitor and record the slick time of feed bunks
- Maintain general housekeeping as needed
- Ensure compliance with the company Animal Handling and Welfare Policy
- Comply with all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations of the Company, OSHA, and HACCP
- Promptly communicate with the management team about any issues that arise
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to observe and enforce safety and security procedures
Pay and Benefits:
- Hourly Position with wages based on skills, education, and experience
- Bi-weekly pay through Direct Deposit
- Affordable insurance package – Health Dental Vision
- 401K
Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.