Feed Lot Cattle Manager

Job Description

Feed Lot Cattle Manager

Northeast Iowa, Waucoma, Ridgeway and Lawler

Are you looking for a better opportunity? Lynch Family Companies is growing! We offer, competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays, and time off that starts accruing immediately.  Our locations promote a welcoming, family-centered atmosphere and offer many opportunities for promotion within the organization. At Lynch Family Companies, you are truly treated like family.

SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing the routine care and feeding of 3,000 beef cattle kept in a feedlot environment.  Their primary concern is ensuring that proper husbandry techniques and feeding programs are in place to promote optimal growth for each animal in the herd.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job generally requires the ability to perform the following duties:

• Order feed and forage on a timely basis
• Repair fencing and equipment 
• Ensure that the feedlot is clean and well maintained
• Work closely with the veterinarian in treating the herd
• Treat minor cattle injuries
• Monitor behavior of each member of the herd
• Responsible for ensuring that sanitary conditions are met and maintained, guaranteeing animal welfare in accordance with all applicable laws and governmental regulations.
• Must also work closely with the veterinarian to ensure optimal herd health, which includes monitoring cattle closely to watch for early signs of health issues. Additional duties include sorting and loading cattle to meet sale requirements, handling sales calls from livestock feed sales representatives, conducting shipping arrangements, and keeping detailed records of cattle and expenses.
• Establish and maintain open communication with all farm staff, production manager, shareholders, veterinarian, and management team.
• Ensure that the farm working environment is safe, by utilizing safety equipment, training, and taking necessary actions to prevent hazardous conditions.
• Assist with scheduling and prioritizing workload with daily and weekly summaries.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate ventilation and barn environments.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of records
• Responsible for general farm maintenance and cleanliness.
• Responsible to follow and enforce all biosecurity policies and procedures.
• Assist with management of financial performance by working towards established goals, controlling costs and adhering to previously set protocols.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ATTENDANCE:

The work schedule will vary according to the workload and the time of year. At Lynch Family Companies, we feel the key to personal success, as well as the success of the organization, is determination, initiative, and attendance. We are seeking employees that are reliable and are committed to excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment and physical characteristics are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Refer to the “Essential and Marginal Function Analysis” statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.

EEO- Pre-Employment Drug Test and Post-Offer Physical