Feedyard Trainee - Cattle, Feed, Mill or Yard Departments

Feedyard Trainee Cattle Feed Mill or Yard Departments - Careers At Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC div div div div pbr /br /br /br /br //p p/p /div /div div/div /div div/div /div div div/div div divCareers At Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC/div div div div pCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available./p p /p /div div a/a a href="job-openings.php?search=true" Back To Openings /adiv/div/div /div /div /div div div/div h2Feedyard Trainee � Cattle, Feed, Mill or Yard Departments/h2 bDepartment:/b Dalhart Tx XIT Cattle bLocation:/b Dalhart, TXbr / divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3408397source=3408397-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div divpstrongJOB TITLE: /strongFeedyard Trainee � Cattle, Feed, Mill, or Yard Departments/p pstrongREPORTS TO:/strong Department Manager/p pstrongFLSA STATUS: /strongHourly, Ag-exempt/p pstrongFUNCTION:/strong Learns department roles, responsibilities in preparation for a management role in the future. Performs the following duties personally or through subordinates./p pstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/strong/p pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned./p ul li pMay supervise employees on a limited basis. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems./p /li li pAssigned duties as they pertain to specific departmental roles and responsibilities. May include production job assignments in the area of experience and education for management preparation./p /li li pComplies with applicable OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations; maintains appropriate compliance records./p /li li pSets a positive example for employees by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies. Communicates critical safety information to employees by conducting regular safety training; monitors workplace for unsafe/non-compliant behavior./p /li li pParticipates in the development of department capital and operating budgets; manages expenses by studying historical data, anticipating needs, and researching costs./p /li li pManages department supplies inventory by researching costs, designing inventory systems, determining inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, and approving orders./p /li li pMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies./p /li /ul pstrongDEPARTMENT SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/strong/p pstrongCattle:/strong/p ul li pInspects incoming loads of cattle for miscounts, sick animals, or other inconsistencies between received load and A report; checks in cattle; records load information./p /li li pUtilizes a horse to ride through assigned pens and identify sick animals by observing outward signs of distress; segregates sick cattle for treatment by driving them to nearest hospital pen; calls deads in for removal./p /li li pMoves/drives cattle in a low-stress manner./p /li li pAssists in the shipment of fat cattle by opening gates, driving cattle to shipping areas for weighing; counting cattle and separating strays; checking withdrawals./p /li li pMedically treats livestock according to protocols established by management and consulting veterinarian; administers treatment in a humane manner./p /li li pInternally examines dead animals to determine the cause of death. Processes cattle by ear tagging, administering vaccines, implants, parasitics, and other preventive measures; sorts, re-implants, mass treats, and re-vaccinates cattle according to established protocol; administers vaccines and treatment according to label specifications./p /li li pEnsures that no animal leaves the facility without meeting applicable withdrawals by maintaining thorough and accurate records./p /li /ul pstrongFeed:/strong/p ul li pMonitors cattle intake and assigns subsequent distribution of feed by familiarizing self with cattle eating patterns according to gender, days on feed, weather, and breed; maximizes feed intake of cattle by following guidelines issued by consulting nutritionist./p /li li pEnsures accurate feed delivery by monitoring feed bunks and assessing feed distribution, quantity, type, and timeliness of delivery./p /li li pEnsures that newly received cattle are fed in a timely manner by coordinating feeding with the cattle department./p /li li pMinimizes truck downtime by scheduling maintenance/repair; develops and implements feed truck preventative maintenance program./p /li li pMaintains cattle feeding records by compiling, entering, and analyzing information./p /li li pFills in when a driver is absent or as necessary by operating a feed truck, hay machine or tractor./p /li /ul pstrongMill:/strong/p ul li pMinimizes mill downtime by completing maintenance requirements and scheduling maintenance/repair; develops and implements mill preventative maintenance program./p /li li pMonitors quality control of commodities received through regular inspection./p /li li pMaintains quality of finished feed rations by using quality ingredients and following recommendations from consulting Nutritionists./p /li li pComplies with applicable OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations; maintains appropriate compliance records./p /li /ul pstrongYard:/strong/p ul li pIdentifies current and future maintenance requirements through communication with management and production personnel./p /li li pEnsures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements for rolling stock including feed trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment, and scheduling maintenance and repair./p /li li pCoordinates utility repairs with appropriate service providers. Directs maintenance activities on water systems and tanks to provide a continuous supply of drinking water to livestock./p /li li pMaintains fencing and gates by repairing damage in a timely manner./p /li li pMaintains facility appearance by ensuring that grass/weeds are mowed regularly and trash is properly disposed of./p /li li pPlans and supervises all yard construction, renovation, and replacement projects./p /li li pMaintains roads, pens, and alleys by filling in holes, controlling dust, and removing accumulated manure./p /li li pMaintains environmental compliance and corresponding records according to specified EPA guidelines; collects soil and water samples for testing./p /li li pUtilizes best methods of planting, cultivation, harvesting, and knowledge of various climatic conditions on crops to ensure high yields; develops methods for control of noxious weeds, crop diseases, and insect pests./p /li /ul pstrongQUALIFICATIONS:/strong/p ul li pUndergraduate degree and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience./p /li li pKnowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software./p /li li pValid driver�s license./p /li li pAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals./p /li li pAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations./p /li li pAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists./p /li li pAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form./p /li /ul pstrongCOMPETENCY:/strong/p pExpected to coordinate projects, manage difficult or emotional employee situations, participate in meetings, understand business implications of decisions, work within the approved budget, develop and implement cost-saving measures, conserve organizational resources, demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound, and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions./p pstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT:/strong/p pThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./p pWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in some work environments can be loud. The employee may be required to climb or balance and is exposed to work in high, precarious places. Exposure to cattle and horses, equipment, and machinery. Manual labor may be assigned as it pertains to on-the-job training for certain departments./p pstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strong/p pThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./p pMill employees are required to wear hardhat; eyes, ears, and respiratory protection daily. PPE assigned per department requirements. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, stand, sit, walk, run, bend stoop, twist, reach above and below, climb, and grasp. In some cases when working around livestock the ability to move quickly, jump and climb are imperative./p pstrongApply Today!/strong/p /div divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3408397source=3408397-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div /div div/div div/divdiv br /a href="https://www.fiveriverscattle.com/pages/"Visit Our Home Page/a /divp© 2025 Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC/p p a href="https://www.clearcompany.com" iApplicant Tracking System Powered by/i  /a /p /div