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Assistant Cattle Manager - North #1
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What they do
A Farm or Ranch Manager manages operations at a farm or ranch. Directs crop production and management of livestock herds and supervises farm workers who grow and harvest crops or tend to farm animals. Purchases supplies such as seed, fertilizer or animal feed, operates and repairs farm equipment, and maintains facilities. Monitors prices and adapts production as needed due to market changes, weather conditions or other factors.
$53,662 / year median in Kansas
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The Assistant Cattle Manager will work closely with the Cattle Manager to prioritize and delegate feedyard work requirements. + Maintain communication with cattle manager regarding cattle handling and care + Support, coordinate and direct supervision of all cattle handling crews + Perform discretionary decisions in the Cattle Manager's absence + Distinguish and identify cattle as to quality, health, or at risk + Aware of cattle nutritional and health knowledge + Sort and order cattle per manager's specifications and requirements + Receiving or rejection of cattle + Perform proper documentation of all cattle received + Help schedule and place all feedyard staff and coordinate their activities + Assist with maintaining proper health care supplies + Establish proper cattle care crews + Perform maintenance of all cattle care facilities + Manage cattle sorting and classification + Maintain accurate inventory of cattle in home pens, hospital pens, etc. + Manage maintenance of medicine inventories + Facilitate movements of cattle across the feedyard + Run or approve any clearance reports on all pens to be shipped + Structure and maintain an efficient feedyard schedule + Manage and support a continual observance and enforcement of safety policies and procedures + High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience + Class A CDL license (or must be able to obtain within 60 days) + Detailed oriented to provide accurate and consistent work + Excellent customer service skills + Work independently and as a team member + Knowledge of feedyard cattle processing programs including animal health and habits + Experience in managing employee labor, feeding, herd health, & BQA + General computer knowledge + Operating computerized machinery + Livestock accidents, moving machinery, contaminated medical equipment, vehicular and livestock traffic + Heavy lifting, walking, long-term standing, climbing equipment + Con To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account