Livestock Yard Worker (7268)

Assist in maintaining the livestock marketing facility to include, but not limited to, the care of the livestock.

United Producers, Inc. took shape in 1999 through the consolidation in operations of Producers Livestock Association (Ohio/Indiana) and MFA Livestock (Missouri). Over the next two years, UPI brought into its operations the Interstate Producers Livestock Association (Illinois) and the Michigan Livestock Exchange (Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky). In 2020, UPI assumed operations of Tennessee Livestock Producers from the Tennessee Farm Bureau. Through our original identities, we have provided livestock services to our farmer members for over 70 years.

Today, United Producers, Inc. services 35,000 members in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. We operate 30 facilities and handle approximately 3 million head of livestock annually.

1.) Follow all safety policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvements to eliminate injuries and safety mishaps. Attend one safety meeting each month.2.)  Follow all industry and company animal well-being guidelines.
3.) Load, unload, sort, move, and pen livestock (cattle, sheep, hogs).
4.) Create tags upon livestock arrival and place on back of livestock.
5.) Feed and water livestock as needed.
6.) Interacts professionally and courteously with producers, drivers, buyers, and employees by providing excellent customer service.
7.) Communicate regularly in a professional manner with customers and provide feedback and/or recommendations to management to determine how to best help both the customer and UPI grow.

8.) Maintain general upkeep of the facility by cleaning and making repairs as needed.
9.) Operate skid loader as needed.

*Other responsibilities as assigned.

Prior experience working with livestock (cattle, sheep, hogs) is preferred. Prior experience using a skid loader is preferred.

High School Diploma or GED preferred