The Assistant Cattle Manager will work closely with the Cattle Manager to prioritize and delegate feedyard work requirements.
The Assistant Cattle Manager, under the guidance of the Cattle Manager, will direct, supervise and coordinate daily activities at the Feedyard including employee supervision, posting research data, maintaining herd health programs and coordinating daily work and research activities of part-time employees.
Responsibilities and Duties
Maintain communication with cattle manager regarding cattle handling and care
Support, coordinate and direct supervision of all cattle handling crews
Perform discretionary decisions in the Cattle Manager's absence
Distinguish and identify cattle as to quality, health, or at risk
Aware of cattle nutritional and health knowledge
Sort and order cattle per manager's specifications and requirements
Receiving or rejection of cattle
Perform proper documentation of all cattle received
Help schedule and place all feedyard staff and coordinate their activities
Assist with maintaining proper health care supplies
Establish proper cattle care crews
Perform maintenance of all cattle care facilities
Manage cattle sorting and classification
Maintain accurate inventory of cattle in home pens, hospital pens, etc.
Manage maintenance of medicine inventories
Facilitate movements of cattle across the feedyard
Run or approve any clearance reports on all pens to be shipped
Structure and maintain an efficient feedyard schedule
Manage and support a continual observance and enforcement of safety policies and procedures
Qualifications and Skills
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
Class A CDL license (or must be able to obtain within 60 days)
Detailed oriented to provide accurate and consistent work
Excellent customer service skills
Work independently and as a team member
Knowledge of feedyard cattle processing programs including animal health and habits
Experience in managing employee labor, feeding, herd health, & BQA
General computer knowledge
Special Conditions / Requirements:
Operating computerized machinery
Livestock accidents, moving machinery, contaminated medical equipment, vehicular and livestock traffic
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting, walking, long-term standing, climbing equipment
Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds regularly
Moving machinery
Extreme weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, hair, heat, cold, wind, dust, etc.
Benefits and Perks
Competitive Salary Package
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k Company match
Employer Paid Life Insurance
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.
Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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