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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