Cattle Payables Clerk

Overview

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for a Cattle Accounts Payable at our Long Prairie plant.

As Cattle Accounts Payable, you will:

• Compile all sale barn/owner information for USDA tests.
• Pay Freight.
• Manage Certificates of Insurance for trucking-keep updated and current.
• Create 1099’s for end of year and verify 1099 information is accurate.
• Be responsible for AFG Purchasing and special cattle purchasing.
• Verify back tags, head count so correct sale barns and producers are paid appropriately.
• Prepare lots to be keyed, verify cow/bull receiving and knocking, matching barn line up.
• Revise the receiving that have estimated received weights. Record condemns.
• Key lots, check yields, review prices, build buys, cut checks.
• Reconcile weights, grades, back tags from the scale and knock box.
• End of day reconciliation with scale, barn line up, making sure head count and weight balances, and that all Grade and Yield has buys.
• Be proficient in 10 key data entry.
• Finalize reports, forward emails to established coworkers.
• Teach and demonstrates company’s commitment to safety and quality of work.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must have considerable working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Must be able to professional communicate with farmers, sale barns, co-workers, USDA, APHIS, sister companies, and cattle buyers.
• Must have a very high attention to detail and correct errors while multitasking.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speak, read, and write).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in AS400, Aspen Hot Scale Utility, Share Drives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability and willingness to learn other skills and cross train on other office positions as needed.

What We Offer:

• Base hourly range of $19.70  per hour. 
• Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Our company supports your career growth with ongoing learning and training programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.  As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success.

Check Out the Long Prairie, MN Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, Minnesota, a rural city located in the center of Minnesota - A short drive from many of the best recreational areas in Minnesota, and not too far from the Twin Cities and the ever-famous Mall of America! Long Prairie’s museums, scenic golf courses, and historic buildings will fulfill your diverse interests.

The area also offers:

• Long Prairie Trails - 4 well-kept trails that extend throughout the entire city
• Lake Charlotte Beach which includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat launch, softball fields, and much more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.