Cattle Feed Optimization Assistant

Friona Industries; Happy (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries is seeking an Assistant Bunk Reader to help oversee feed consumption for cattle, balancing intake to maximize gain and efficiency with minimal waste. Responsibilities include sorting feed cards, examining cattle, and adjusting rations based on observations.

The role requires 1 year of relevant experience and a valid license, with duties extending to coordination with feed crew and dispatchers, and occasional truck driving during absences. Outdoor, manual tasks are common.

Qualifications

• Experience with cattle is preferred.
• 1 year relevant experience is required.
• Valid License is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts feed cards.
• Examines cattle and recommends rations based on observations.
• Determines how much feed will be fed and adjusts rations accordingly.
• Discusses feeding problems with feed crew supervisor.
• Provides information to dispatchers via computer/radio.
• Ensures bunk cables are in proper position during feeding cycle.
• Keeps bunks clean of rocks, debris and manure.
• Acts as department supervisor in absence of supervisor.
• Acts as a resource and troubleshooter for feeding issues.
• Drives feed truck in absence of truck drivers.
• Sweeps and cleans mill and performs light maintenance on vehicles.

Skills

Experience with cattle

1 year relevant experience

Valid license

Job description

Friona Industries is seeking an Assistant Bunk Reader to help oversee feed consumption for cattle, balancing intake to maximize gain and efficiency with minimal waste. Responsibilities include sorting feed cards, examining cattle, and adjusting rations based on observations.

The role requires 1 year of relevant experience and a valid license, with duties extending to coordination with feed crew and dispatchers, and occasional truck driving during absences. Outdoor, manual tasks are common.