Nutritionist

Location: Corporate Office in Amarillo, TX

About The Company

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% Employee Owned, producing a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

About The Position

Cactus Feeders is seeking a feedyard nutritionist to work with rations and feeding programs in its 11 feedyards and other growing/backgrounding operations. A Ph.D. in Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition) is required as is demonstrated experience working with commercial feedyards. The candidate must have technical competencies in feedyard operations, data analysis, ration formulation, a practical approach to problem solving, and clear communication skills. Competitive salary and bonus structure, benefits, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) available, and commensurate with experience.

Pay & Benefits

• Full-time position with bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
• Competitive and affordable insurance package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 100% Paid Retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k
• Continuing education scholarships available for employees and eligible immediate family members
  
  

Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.