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. Harris 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 for all new Team Members. 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.
