Feedlot Assistant Manager
About The Position
Weber Beef is a fourth-generation, family-owned farm located just north of Geneseo, Illinois. For more than 30 years, we've been a leading Midwest custom feed yard, known for providing the highest quality of care for our customers' cattle and land. In addition to our feedlot, we grow corn, soybeans, and alfalfa hay using modern farming technology, and serve the area as a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. Our family philosophy is simple: treat others with the same respect and care we'd want for ourselves. We bring that same standard to every animal, every acre, and every member of our team. Learn more about us at weberbeefinc.com. Join Our Team! We're looking for an experienced Feedlot Assistant Manager to help with the day-to-day operations of our custom feed yard. Our facility includes a confinement building and open cement and dirt lots, with pen capacities ranging from 65 to 300 head. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows cattle, takes pride in animal care, and wants to be part of a well-run family operation. Most of your time will be spent outdoors, and the role also involves other aspects of our farming operation.
Requirements
- Hands-on cattle experience (feedlot experience strongly preferred)
- Working knowledge of animal health — recognizing illness, administering treatments, and following vaccination protocols
- Knowledge of grain farming practices
- Valid Driver's License
- Neat and legible handwriting for record keeping
Nice To Haves
- CDL (Class A or B)
- Mechanical and/or welding abilities
- Equipment operation and maintenance experience
- Punctual and dependable — at work and working on time
- A self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and strong sense of accountability
- Able to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- A strong verbal communicator — listens well, asks for help or clarification, and responds well to questions
- Willing to learn, be trained, and offer help when needed
- Able to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently, understanding that responsibilities overlap and affect others on the farm
- Organized, observant, accurate, and thorough
- Committed to the safety and health of our cattle
Responsibilities
- Walking assigned pens daily and monitoring cattle health
- Pulling and doctoring sick cattle, and administering vaccinations and treatments
- Processing incoming cattle; assisting with shipping and receiving
- Mixing the correct feed loads and delivering feed to the correct pens
- Moving cattle from pen to pen when necessary
- Draining, cleaning, and maintaining water tanks to ensure the health and well-being of livestock
- Operating heavy equipment including loaders, skid steers, and tractors with efficiency and skill
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping of yards, equipment, and buildings
- Identifying and communicating all maintenance needs and concerns
- Maintaining accurate daily records of feed use, weight gains, and animal health
- Assisting with grain farming operations (corn, soybeans, alfalfa hay) and other areas of the feedlot and farm as needed
- Adhering to OSHA and safety procedures, rules, and regulations at all times
Benefits
- Paid time off starting on day one of employment
- Health insurance available
- Potential housing available
- On-the-Job Training
- Beef Allowance: Available when applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
