Our Cattle Movement team has an opportunity with the responsibilities of movement, unloading, and flow of cattle to and from our processing/sorting facility. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This is a non-horseback position and would utilize ATVs.
This person will be responsible for:
Primary Responsibilities:
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Coordinating cattle movements within the feedyard and communicating with other departments, as needed.
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Assisting with the unloading and movement of incoming cattle.
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Assisting with the flow of cattle to and from the processing/sorting facility.
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Checking water tanks to ensure they are functional.
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Gathering loose cattle and taking them to their appropriate pens.
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Communicating constantly within team and with other teams to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
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Safely operating equipment (e.g. side-by-sides, tractors, pay loaders, mobile hospitals, trucks and trailers).
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Maintaining, cleaning, washing, and disinfecting equipment and facilities daily and as needed.
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Staying current with all required trainings and SOP's.
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Assisting in other areas of cattle production as needed.
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Meeting punctuality and attendance expectations.
Secondary Responsibilities:
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Being accountable for cattle health in assigned zones by:
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Identifying sick or injured cattle.
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Pulling cattle to appropriate hospital pens/doctoring facilities
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Treating cattle per appropriate protocols based on diagnosis and inputting data into the computer
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Sorting and returning cattle to appropriate pens
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Monitoring, sorting and verifying cattle in special pens
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Utilizing animal health reports and interpreting the data to support decisions.
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Reviewing reports and assisting with loading railer cattle trucks.
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Evaluating and euthanizing non-ambulatory cattle when required.
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Assisting with post-mortem examinations, as needed.
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Performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and pre-start checks on equipment and facilities daily.
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Troubleshooting computer issues and contacting leadership and/or IT as needed.
Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
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Previous cattle handling and BQA knowledge and experience.
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Knowledge of sick or injured cattle, including basic animal health diagnosis.
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Individual must be team-oriented and self-motivated.
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High attention to detail.
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Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.
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Driven, organized, action-orientated, and ability to multi-task.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
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Computer skills and knowledge.
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Commitment to safety and quality culture.
