Feed Operations Technician

Quapaw Nation Careers•Miami, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with the daily operations of the Quapaw Cattle Company feeding facility. Responsibilities include daily cattle feeding, monitoring herd nutrition and health, and supporting efficient feedlot operations. This role directly impacts cattle performance and the overall success of the operation. The Feed Operations Technician is responsible for mixing and delivering feed, observing cattle during feeding to identify potential health issues, maintaining feed equipment, and assisting with general feedlot or ranch duties. This position requires reliability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of cattle behavior.
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain heavy machinery.
Ability to operate forklifts, tractors, and feed trucks.
Self starter highly motivated and able to complete tasks with limited supervision once trained.
Attention to detail precision in weighing and mixing ingredients for accurate nutritional content.
Dependability cattle must be fed daily without exception.
Effective communication skills for teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.
Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing and qualify under the Quapaw Nation Motor Vehicle Policy.
Previous farm, agricultural, or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to reach above shoulder height regularly.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds without discomfort or pain.
Must have excellent eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily feeding facility operations, including cattle care, predator control, fence repair, land management, and pen construction/maintenance.
Examine animals during feeding to detect illness, injury, bloat, off-feed calves, lameness, or disease.
Monitor physical characteristics of cattle, such as rate of weight gain.
Report health concerns to the manager or pen riders immediately.
Grooming, clipping, trimming, and/or castrating animals.
Docking ears and tails.
Shearing coats to collect hair.
Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
Mix feed, additives, and medications in the prescribed portions.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing bearings, inspecting belts, checking tires, oil, chains, hydraulics, etc.
Monitor cattle to ensure normal eating behavior.
Monitor feed bunks and adjust feed amounts as needed.
Clean and maintain feed bunks.
Assist with processing cattle (vaccinating, tagging, etc.) when requested.
Assist with receiving new cattle when requested.
Deliver feed to pens on a set schedule (typically 1–2 times daily).
Load and mix rations using a feed truck, mixer wagon, and/or tractor.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
May attend professional meetings, workshops, and organization wide committees as assigned.