Cattle Care / Equipment Operator

Cattle Care/Equipment Operator

Cottonwood Feeders is looking for team-oriented, motivated, accountable individuals to join our team. A majority of the time will be spent assisting fellow cattle care team members with animal care or operating company equipment within company operating specifications. Cattle care includes but is not limited to sorting cattle, administering vaccines, proper antibiotics, and performing all necessary cattle care operations. Equipment operations include but are not limited to feeding, pen cleaning, hauling hay, etc.

Starting pay is based on experience and performance. Training and continued education will be given to all hires. Some experience with cattle and equipment is desired but not required.

The following skills are required to be successful in this position:

• Possess the ability to work well in a team atmosphere
• Provide excellent animal care and husbandry
• Take ownership of the results and be willing to learn/change where needed
• Must bring a positive attitude
• Have a strong commitment to safety and culture
• BQA knowledge/experience helpful but not required, we will train
• Must work in all weather conditions
• Exerting 25-50 pounds of force rarely; 10-20 pounds frequently. Standing, sitting, walking, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, stairs all required occasionally.

We believe strongly in cross training our teammates throughout our multiple divisions. We do our best to put our team in a position to succeed on a daily basis, while also growing their value to our team through gaining experience and knowledge of other divisions within the company.

This is a full-time position with an average workload of 50 hours per week. Starting pay is $20-22 per hour based on previous experience and professional references provided.

This is an agriculture related position, all hours are at standard wage, time and a half is not offered. Benefits include health insurance and 401(k) retirement plan with company match available after a probationary waiting period based on start date. In addition, paid vacation is provided after one (1) year of full-time employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Wage: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) employer match
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Must be able to commute to:

• Cunningham, KS 67035 (Required)

Work Location: In person (Required)