Feed Foreman - Burlington Feeders

Cactus Feeders Co. • Burlington, CO

8d • $50,000 - $57,000

About The Position

The Feed Foreman is an entry-level trainee management position. The foreman is responsible for managing cattle feed intake, daily feed truck productivity, quality control, truck maintenance, assisting with the safety program, expense budgets, and day-to-day supervision tasks. As part of the trainee program, foremen also rotate through all four departments—Feed Delivery, Cattle, Feedmill, and Yard Maintenance—to gain a well-rounded understanding of feedyard operations.

Requirements

• Possess a strong work ethic and self-starter mentality
• Willingness to contribute to agriculture and the fed cattle industry

Nice To Haves

• Obtained a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in an agriculture-related field (Preferred)
• Prior knowledge and experience in one or more of cattle production segments (cow-calf, stocker, cattle feeding) is preferred
• Other knowledge or related agriculture experience that demonstrates knowledge of cattle production and desire to work in the cattle feeding industry will be considered

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 determine appropriate feed requirements accurately. 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.
• Truck Maintenance: Oversee preventative and scheduled maintenance on all feed trucks, scales, and feeding system computers.
• Safety Program: Shared responsibility with Feed Delivery Manager for daily operating expenditures in the feed delivery department.
• Expense Budgets: Shared responsibility with the Feed Delivery Manager for daily operating expenditures in the feed delivery department.
• Day to day Supervision : New employee orientation and training of Feed Delivery employees. Assist Feed Delivery Manager on annual performance and wage reviews. Deliver appropriate coaching, direction, and daily supervision of processing employees against productivity, quality, and animal husbandry practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salaried position with wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience ($50,000 ‒ $57,000 Annually)
• Full-time position
• Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit
• Competitive & affordable health + dental + vision insurance packages
• 100% paid retirement through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Scholarships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree