POSITION SUMMARY:
This person is a key partner on the custom feeder team. This individual ensures cattle pens, waterers, and barn cleanliness are up to par. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning pens with a skid steer, cleaning water tanks, repair and maintenance of feed bunks, installation and repair of water tanks, and general pen repairs. Reliability and the ability to multi-task are key to success in this position. Position is responsible for maintenance, maintaining accurate records on PM’s, repairs, and upkeep. Basic animal handling under BQA requirements is essential; you will be handing cattle for doctoring, shipping/receiving, and pen movements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIILITIES:
- Inspect equipment and perform minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
- Maintain pens under cover and clean water tanks.
- Keep the yard neat and debris free.
- Clean and repair feed bunks.
- Maintain and operate equipment used for yard/barn maintenance.
- Skid steer, tractor, loader.
- Assist in achieving environmental objectives of custom feed barns.
- Dust monitoring and subsequent adjustments.
- Lagoon monitoring and maintenance.
- Drainage monitoring.
- Compost turning, piling, and loading.
- Basic assistance in cattle health and handling.
- Evaluating sick and lame cattle in pens.
- Doctoring per protocol.
- Receiving cattle off truck and into pens.
- Utilize various maintenance tools.
- Electric hand tools
- Hand tools
- Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong work ethic.
- Self-starter.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Willing to work outdoors; inclement weather conditions can be expected.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Heavy equipment operation.
- Knowledge of cattle, animal well-being, and commodities.
- Welding knowledge, preferred.
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HCI Hospitality
Vertically integrated wagyu beef company in and around Manhattan, KS, aiming to become the leading direct to consumer premium beef company in the US.
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