Feedlot Specialist

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: *Oversee and ensure health of cattle -Daily observation -Check for open wounds on tails, feet and/or ears -Cattle are eating and drinking on a regular basis -Able to walk with no limp on all four hoofs -Cattle are not by themselves, sunken in, with their head down as that can indicate sickness -Environment is maintained by cleaning pens weekly by the removal of manure and adding more dirt to maintain comfort *Administer treatment protocols -Treatment may included but not limited to the removal of cattle in need of treatment to another location, administering antibiotics and anti-inflammatories with approved methods of euthanasia, as needed *Vaccination administration and Reporting -Complete treatment form to outline history of treatment *Complete Daily Paperwork – Animal treatment summary, feed sheets, commodities reports, etc. *Assist with morning and afternoon cattle feedings -Ensure correct rations and feed times are established and followed -Ensure truck loads are maximized with weights and rations -Accurately mix feed -Oversee upkeep of bunks *Maintain Inventory on all commodities, medications, implants and vaccines *General maintenance of company equipment *Include by not limited to applying grease, changing oil, checking tire pressure and replacing tires, as needed *Ability to operate Heavy Equipment -Feed Truck -Payloaders -Tractor -Skid Loaders *Special Projects -- Coordinate and complete special projects as requested for the Iowa Feedlot/Operations Manager and other Summit Farms management, as needed basis *Maintain a positive attitude while conducting work tasks along with a positive relationship with co-workers, vendors and clients. *Prioritize work tasks to ensure high priority items are taken care of first *Perform duties in a safe manner and follow all safety policies *All other duties as assigned by Manager

*Prior experience working and being around livestock is preferred *Class A CDL preferred, but not required