What are the responsibilities and job description for the Doctoring Crew - Hale Center Feedyard position at Cactus Feeders?
About the Company:
Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% Employee Owned, producing a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.
Job Description:
Hale Center Feedyard is seeking individuals to join our Doctoring Crew within the Cattle Department!
About the Position:
Doctoring Crew
- Work within the Cattle Department under the supervision of the doctoring crew manager.
- Follow all animal health directives from our on-staff veterinarian to correctly diagnose and treat cattle.
- Daily observation of cattle to monitor animal behavior signs and indicators of illness.
- Work within the Cattle Department under the supervision of the processing crew manager.
- Assist with processing protocols for all cattle as they enter the feedyard
- Administer animal health products and animal identification in accordance with the company policies
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of cattle handling and any equipment to process or move cattle.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school, GED, or completion of Technical or Trade School certificate (Preferred, but not required)
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Previous cattle handling knowledge and experience
- BQA Training in any segment is a plus
- Adaptable team player capable of shifting from several tasks
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Compensation based on experience and skillset
- Bi-weekly direct deposit payroll
- Full Coverage Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% Paid Retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K
Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.