Security Guard (Nightshift) - Burbank Feedlot

SUMMARY 
Guards Company property during the night against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; monitors sprinkler and other mechanical systems to ensure overnight operation; and assists in receiving incoming cattle. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists in receiving cattle by unloading, counting and weighing cattle. Ensure proper pen placement and all paperwork is completed, based on instructions from Cattle Manager. Assist incoming commodity trucks with scale ticket completion and placement of product. 

Patrols feedlot grounds and buildings; warns violators of trespassing infractions; contacts local authorities in the event of fire or presence of unauthorized persons; watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, water leaks, and security doors left unlocked. Secures feedlot gates and doors to prevent entry by unauthorized persons.

Monitors mechanical systems to ensure proper overnight functionality and completes minor maintenance fixes or contacts manager.

Operates front end loader to transfer feed commodities within feedlot for efficient truck loading.

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. Large animal handling experience is preferred.

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 and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

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 instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several 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 regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk on uneven ground, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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 is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.