Processing/Receiving

Overview: Works under the direction of the Processing/Receiving Manager to insure all animal health protocols are followed. This position processes cattle at initial and re-implant with a low stress handling method and maintains a safe work environment. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. - Review animal diagnoses received from Pen Riders; Cattle Receiving & Processing Coordinator; and Cattle Manager. - Process cattle according to direction prescribed by the Cattle Manager and Cattle Receiving & Processing Coordinator. - Review animal health records and symptoms. - Review protocol via computer based upon diagnosis. - Administer injections and/or other treatments according to the protocol. - Update animal health records and/or ear tags. - Participate and/or perform animal necropsies to determine cause of death. - Prepare and distribute necropsy report or dead record. - Return unused medicines and record usage and wastage. - Follow BQA guidelines. - Prior to shipping, run required reports (i.e. Not in Home Pen, Animals on Withdrawal) to insure accuracy of head counts and/or ability of animals to ship. - Notify personnel responsible for end of day reports when doctoring is done for the day. - Maintain housekeeping of all hospital locations. - Complies with applicable OSHA; FDA; and EPA regulations and maintains appropriate compliance records. - Other duties may be assigned. Competencies - Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment. - Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. - Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources. - Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan. - Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically. - Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed. - Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work. - Interpersonal – Keep emotions under control. - Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. - Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions. - Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time. - Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently. - Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. - Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. - Quantity - Complete work in timely manner. - Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures. - Team Work - Contribute to building a positive team spirit. - Technical Skills – Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others. - Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information. Supervisory responsibilities - None Work environment - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Physical demands - Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. - Frequently required to talk or hear. - Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. - Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Travel required - None Required education and experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. - 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 weight measurement, volume,…