Cowboy

INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES INC•Holdrege, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

McClymont Feedyard is seeking a cowboy for our feed yard located in Holdrege, NE. This position is responsible for the health, welfare, and movement of livestock in the feedlot. Specific duties include, but not limited to: Review daily agenda for cattle movements. Perform head counts, retrieve cattle from all applicable pens and move to scales and shipping pens. Drives cattle from one area of the yard to another humanely by practicing low stress techniques including the slow movement of cattle. On horseback, ride through pens and/or pastures, inspect cattle and make decisions about pulling animals to be evaluated. Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens. Mains accurate computer data entry and thorough record keeping. Gather and move strays back to appropriate lots and pens. Rides horse safely through acute awareness of surroundings and exercises caution in dangerous environments.

Requirements

Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Cost Consciousness - Conserve organizational resources.
Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.
Initiative - Ask for and offer help when needed.
Innovation - Generate suggestions for improving work.
Interpersonal – Keep emotions under control.
Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
Oral Communication - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently.
Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Quantity - Complete work in timely manner.
Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.
Team Work - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
Technical Skills – Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Review daily agenda for cattle movements.
Perform head counts, retrieve cattle from all applicable pens and move to scales and shipping pens.
Drives cattle from one area of the yard to another humanely by practicing low stress techniques including the slow movement of cattle.
On horseback, ride through pens and/or pastures, inspect cattle and make decisions about pulling animals to be evaluated.
Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens.
Maintains accurate computer data entry and thorough record keeping.
Gather and move strays back to appropriate lots and pens.
Rides horse safely through acute awareness of surroundings and exercises caution in dangerous environments.