Cattle Feed Delivery Lead

Friona Industries LP; Sublette (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP in Kansas seeks a Feed Delivery Manager to oversee feed consumption for cattle, balancing intake with gain and efficiency while minimizing waste. The role also supervises the feed truck crew and daily operations.

You will determine daily feed calls, manage the crew, sample commodities for analysis, and perform supervisory duties including hiring and training. A year of relevant experience is preferred; cattle experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience
• Experience working with cattle is preferred

Responsibilities

• Determine daily feed calls based on cattle intake patterns, cattle type, weight, health, and weather.
• Daily management of feed truck crew to insure correct, accurate, and timely delivery of all rations. Visual inspection and appraisal of the feed ration.
• Samples commodities and rations for chemical analysis monthly and dry matter determinations weekly on Feed Mill commodities, silage and alfalfa.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work.
• Responsible for daily operating expenditures in the feed delivery department.
• Keeps feed alley clean.
• Fills in as needed when necessary.

Job description

Friona Industries LP in Kansas seeks a Feed Delivery Manager to oversee feed consumption for cattle, balancing intake with gain and efficiency while minimizing waste. The role also supervises the feed truck crew and daily operations.

You will determine daily feed calls, manage the crew, sample commodities for analysis, and perform supervisory duties including hiring and training. A year of relevant experience is preferred; cattle experience is a plus.