Feedlot Assistant Manager
About The Position
Weber Beef, Inc. is seeking an experienced Feedlot Assistant Manager to assist with the daily operations of their custom feed yard. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on cattle care, feedlot operations, and assisting with other aspects of the family farm, including grain farming. The position requires a strong understanding of cattle health, feed mixing, and equipment operation, with most time spent outdoors. The role involves monitoring cattle health, administering treatments, processing cattle, mixing and delivering feed, maintaining water tanks, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and maintenance. Accurate record-keeping and adherence to safety procedures are also key responsibilities. The role also includes assisting with grain farming operations and other farm tasks as needed.
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
- Punctual and dependable
- Able to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Strong verbal communicator
- Willing to learn, be trained, and offer help when needed
- Able to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently
- Organized, observant, accurate, and thorough
- Committed to the safety and health of our cattle
Nice To Haves
- CDL (Class A or B)
- Mechanical and/or welding abilities
- Equipment operation and maintenance experience
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
- Competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
