Assistant Yard Operations & Maintenance Lead

Friona Industries; Satanta (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to support yard operations and daily maintenance in our Kansas feedyard. You will assist with running equipment, ensure pens and facilities are well cared for, and help manage water troughs and safety protocols.

The role requires basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to supervise tasks while coordinating with the Yard Manager. Prior agriculture or feedyard experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with yard machinery and maintenance is essential.
• Understanding of feedyard operations and safety requirements.
• Willingness to travel around the yard and supervise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks for the yard crew and allocate duties.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of pens and facilities.
• Maintain roadways, alleys, and water trough schedules.
• Enforce safety policies and record maintenance activities.
• Document preventative maintenance for yard equipment.
• Communicate with Yard Manager and supervise shop work.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Operate heavy machinery

Pen maintenance

Watering systems

Construction & maintenance

Expense management

Feedyard operations

Education

Agriculture degree preferred

Job description

Friona Industries is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to support yard operations and daily maintenance in our Kansas feedyard. You will assist with running equipment, ensure pens and facilities are well cared for, and help manage water troughs and safety protocols.

The role requires basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to supervise tasks while coordinating with the Yard Manager. Prior agriculture or feedyard experience is preferred.