What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Foreman - Ulysses 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.
Location:
Ulysses Feedyard in Ulysses, Kanasas
About the Position:
- Full-Time Position
- This role may involve extended work hours Monday through Friday
- Feedyard Employees must be willing to work some holidays, extended hours, and weekends.
Job Description:
The Feed Foreman is responsible for the management of cattle intake through daily feed calls and delivery of feed rations. The foreman will have some supervision over the feed delivery crew and report directly to the Feed Department Manager. This position is 1 of the rotational roles in our entry-level management Foreman Trainee Program. The Foreman Trainee Program is designed to be a rotational experience through all feedyard departments: Feed Delivery, Cattle, Feedmill, Yard/Outside Operations (if applicable).
Job Responsibilities:
Cattle Feed Intake:
- Determine daily feed calls based on cattle intake patterns, cattle type, weight, health, and weather. Foreman will visually appraise cattle behavior and bunk condition to accurately determine appropriate feed requirements.
- Foreman will be responsible for coordinating feed requirements and timing with feed delivery, hay delivery, and cattle shipping/receiving when receiving fresh cattle.
Productivity:
- Daily management of feed truck crew to ensure correct, accurate, and timely delivery of all rations. Visual inspection and appraisal of the feed ration.
Expense Budgets:
- Shared responsibility with the Growyard Manager for daily operating expenditures in the feed delivery department.
Truck Maintenance:
- Oversee preventative and scheduled maintenance on all feed trucks, scales, and feeding system computers.
Additional Responsibilities:
- New employee orientation and training of Feed Delivery employees.
- Assist the Growyard Manager on annual performance and wage reviews.
- Deliver appropriate coaching, direction, and daily supervision of employees against productivity, quality, and animal husbandry practices.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Obtained a college degree in an agriculture-related field (Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred, but not required)
- Prior knowledge and experience in one or more of cattle production segments (cow-calf, stocker, cattle feeding) is preferred
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and prioritize daily responsibilities
- Individual who possesses a strong work ethic and self-starter mentality
- Willingness to contribute to agriculture and the fed cattle industry
About the Position:
- Full-Time
- Salaried position with wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience
- Affordable and Competitive Benefits - Health Dental Vision
- Life Insurance
- Potential Relocation Stipend
- 401K
- Scholarship Opportunities for Continuing Education
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