Ensure and maintain the health and welfare of cattle in the feedyard, adhering to Beef Quality Assurance standards and procedures.
Requirements
- Adhere to Beef Quality Assurance standards and procedures
- Observe livestock daily to recognize and report sick cattle and various feedyard problems
- Inspect water and watering system every time a pen is entered and report any issues or maintenance necessary to the Cattle Manager
- Segregate and remove sick cattle from pens and transfer them to hospital area containment
- Place all stray cattle in proper pens and be constantly alert for cattle requiring additional attention
- Assists in shipment and movement of cattle by opening gates, driving cattle to required areas for weighing and counting, and handling strays
- Care and maintenance of horses, tack, and facilities
- Sort and return hospital cattle back to pens as required
- Rides and handles horses safely with awareness of surroundings and potential harmful situations
- Observe and record all stiff and prolapsed cattle and pull if necessary
- Continual observance and adherence of all safety policies and procedures
- Promote, support, and participate in all company policies, procedures and programs