Cattle Movement (Non-Horseback)- $2,000 Hiring Bonus

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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:

• Coordinating cattle movements within the feedyard and communicating with other departments, as needed.

• Assisting with the unloading and movement of incoming cattle.

• Assisting with the flow of cattle to and from the processing/sorting facility.

• Checking water tanks to ensure they are functional.

• Gathering loose cattle and taking them to their appropriate pens.

• Communicating constantly within team and with other teams to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

• Safely operating equipment (e.g. side-by-sides, tractors, pay loaders, mobile hospitals, trucks and trailers).

• Maintaining, cleaning, washing, and disinfecting equipment and facilities daily and as needed.

• Staying current with all required trainings and SOP's.

• Assisting in other areas of cattle production as needed.

• Meeting punctuality and attendance expectations.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Being accountable for cattle health in assigned zones by:

  • Identifying sick or injured cattle.

  • Pulling cattle to appropriate hospital pens/doctoring facilities

  • Treating cattle per appropriate protocols based on diagnosis and inputting data into the computer

  • Sorting and returning cattle to appropriate pens

• Monitoring, sorting and verifying cattle in special pens

• Utilizing animal health reports and interpreting the data to support decisions.

• Reviewing reports and assisting with loading railer cattle trucks.

• Evaluating and euthanizing non-ambulatory cattle when required.

• Assisting with post-mortem examinations, as needed.

• Performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and pre-start checks on equipment and facilities daily.

• Troubleshooting computer issues and contacting leadership and/or IT as needed.

Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

• Previous cattle handling and BQA knowledge and experience.

• Knowledge of sick or injured cattle, including basic animal health diagnosis.

• Individual must be team-oriented and self-motivated.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.

• Driven, organized, action-orientated, and ability to multi-task.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Computer skills and knowledge.

• Commitment to safety and quality culture.

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Individual must be able to work holidays, extended hours, and weekends.

• Individual must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

• Exerting 25-50 pounds of force rarely; 10-20 pounds frequently. Standing, sitting, walking, carrying, lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, stairs, reaching/handling/grasping occasionally; kneeling/crouching rarely.

Compensation Details:

• Starting Wage: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus

• Comprehensive Benefits which begin on Day 1 of employment including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, bonus plan, company match 401(k), and more!

About Us:

Located in Broken Bow, Nebraska, Adams Land & Cattle (ALCC) began in 1945 as a small dairy farm on 300 acres east of Broken Bow. Today, ALCC remains family-owned, but has grown into a multi-location operation with finishing lots in Nebraska and more than one-hundred backgrounding locations throughout the US and Canada. Recognized as one of the premier cattle feeding operations in the world, ALCC is a distinguished and innovative leader in agribusiness, providing consistent and quality beef while utilizing best practices to ensure food safety, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship.

Salary : $17 - $20