The Feedlot Associate is responsible for the daily care, and handling of feeder calves. This role requires a blend of hands-on agricultural labor, equipment operation, and teamwork. As a member of the Beck's Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package: Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, Two Hundred Dollar Merchandise Allowance, & Much More Responsibilities Conduct routine pen checks to ensure all animals are healthy. Identify, pull, and treat sick or injured animals. Follow strict protocols for handling veterinary needles, syringes, and medications to avoid accidental self-injection or cross-contamination. Daily tasks include, but not limited to, checking waterers, scoring feed bunks, and checking gate latches. Daily evaluation of bed pack moisture levels and cleanliness. Identify areas requiring fresh bedding to maintain optimal cattle comfort. Scrape alley, clean pens, and haul manure as needed. Navigate wet or slick concrete alleyways with caution. Move and sort cattle safely through alleys, tubs, and chutes. Maintain all feedlot equipment, including cattle chutes, tractors, and feed wagons. Repair broken gates or building materials that could pose an injury risk to the animals. Operate mixer wagons to precisely weigh, mix, and distribute TMR to bunk lines and correct pens. Receive feedstuffs and keep commodity facilities clean. Strictly execute lockout/tagout procedures before servicing mechanical ventilation fans, automated feed augers, or bale processing equipment. Safely navigate heavy loaders, tractors, and feed trucks through tight indoor alleys, around support pillars, and new livestock pens. Always utilize backup cameras and audible alarms. Adhere to rigorous safety rules regarding commodity bays, silage structures, and high-walled grain areas. Other duties as required.

Job Requirements Education and training:

Must be BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) certified in cattle feedlot and transportation or obtain certifications within first thirty (30) days of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record determined by Beck's automobile insurance policy.

Technical knowledge:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IOS Mobile Systems. Proficiency with digital scale software. Basic mechanical troubleshooting for tractors, loaders, and automated barn curtains/fans. Basic mechanical skills. Class A CDL strongly preferred.

Travel and hours of work:

Occasional overnight travel may be required based on project needs at Beck's regional locations and may vary in duration of time. Hours of work will vary based on seasonal field activity, accessibility and flexibility of work hours is critical.

Physical demands:

Ability to work in indoor barn environments (exposure to dust, dander, and ammonia odors), lift up to 70 pounds unassisted, and stand/walk on concrete and uneven bed packs. Ability to pass respiratory medical clearance evaluation required. Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner's Certificate may be required.

Experience:

Experience in feedlot operations and cattle processing is required.

•In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.