BLACKSMITH - SEASONAL

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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• Repair shoes in Paddock including removing and tacking shoes and trimming feet to assure securing the shoe as best as possible
• Must be in paddock 30 minutes before first race and stay until last race goes off.
• Must supply own blacksmith tools.
• Must be available on short notice to make repairs in an expedited manner.
• Must enforce the Ohio Racing Commission Rules of Racing.
• Prior to races checks each horse for the proper United States Trotting Association freeze brand or lip tattoo in order to determine proper identification.
• Responsible for checking other markings, to reaffirm correct horse is being identified.
• Must be available to work for any training, schooling, racing or qualifying hours.
• Must maintain equipment records for all horses racing at the track.
• Must check equipment of all horses on a nightly basis and notify the judges of any changes.

• Must be 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Read, write legibly, understand and speak English
• Must be a licensed Farrier.
• Must know how to read a Condition Sheet
• Must be licensed with Ohio Racing Commission
• Excellent customer service/communication skills
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues
• Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 60 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces
• Must have experience working around horses

We’ve grown to become the most innovative omnichannel provider of entertainment experiences, thanks to our 12 retail brands representing 43 destinations across North America, and online gaming via theScore |BET.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. 

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