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Receiving Barn AssistantWe are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Receiving Barn Assistant. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe Receiving Barn Assistant is responsible for overseeing all horses to the receiving barn and coordinate the arrival and departure time with trainers.Other duties include:Make sure stalls are clean and properly beddedAssign stalls to trainers arriving that dayAssign racing slipsGet stakes stalls prepped for horses arriving in other barnsAbility to work required overtimeRegular punctual attendanceMust be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak EnglishAbility to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environmentMust be able to lift 50 lbs.Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidaysAbility to stand for periods of time and work in inclement weather when necessaryPunctual attendance requiredAbility to work required overtime.Other duties as assignedQualification RequirementsTo 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. Must be at least 21 years of age.Must be 21 years of ageHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job does not have supervisory responsibilities.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsEmployee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.Physical DemandsThe 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 must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must have the ability to stand, climb, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.Work EnvironmentThe 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke.Oaklawn is an equal opportunity employer.It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.