Feedlot Assistant

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.