| General Description / Objective |
Night watchmen provides overnight security for a the feedyard location. May be required to answer phone calls, take messages, aid in the loading and unloading of cattle, and respond to requests and questions.
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| Roles and Tasks |
- 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.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. |
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| Profile / Professional Competencies |
| Specific Knowledge: |
- Use security and safety equipment, such as video cameras, phones and other surveillance tools.
- 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
- This position also does general housekeeping duties
- Mechanical ability
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