Growyard General Laborer

General Description / Objective

The Grow Yard General Laborer supports daily feedyard operations by assisting with animal care, feed delivery, equipment operation, and facility maintenance. This hands-on role plays a key part in ensuring the health, safety, and comfort of the animals, while contributing to the overall efficiency of the grow yard. The position reports directly to the Grow Yard Manager and follows all safety, animal welfare, and operational protocols.
This team member is expected to contribute to Friona’s Safety First culture by performing work safely, reporting concerns, and participating in training. The ideal candidate is dependable, works well in a team, and is willing to learn and grow within feedyard operations.

Roles and Tasks

• Assist with daily cattle care including moving cattle, checking pens, and observing for signs of illness or injury
• Follow direction for administering animal treatments as instructed by animal health staff
• Deliver feed and water to pens using equipment as trained
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of pens, bunks, water tanks, and equipment
• Assist with fence repair, pen maintenance, and facility upkeep as needed
• Operate tractors, feed trucks, and other equipment safely (training provided)
• Follow animal welfare and low-stress handling protocols
• Support team members and supervisors in executing daily operational plans
• Communicate issues or concerns to the Grow Yard Manager or supervisor promptly
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear proper PPE at all times
• Assist during cattle receiving, processing, or shipping as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned by management
• Follow nutritional and veterinary guidelines to ensure compliance with animal health and welfare requirements
• Ensure security of all assets including land, livestock and inventories
• Adhere to policies and best practices; leading by example
• Report of weekly and monthly feedlot performance
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Profile / Professional Competencies

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Experience working with cattle preferred but not required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Strong work ethic, punctual, and dependable
• Team-oriented and safety-conscious
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical labor

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.