Fed Cattle Scheduler

National Beef; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

National Beef is seeking a Fed Cattle Scheduler in Kansas City, MO, to manage cattle flow from suppliers to our processing plants. This on-site role requires coordinating shipment schedules, communicating with field buyers, and ensuring cattle delivery quotas are met across multiple facilities.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication, organization, multitasking, and a solid work ethic, with a background in beef production or related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage flow of cattle from suppliers to processing plants.
• Communicate shipment schedules to suppliers and monitor deliveries.
• Coordinate with field buyers and transportation partners to ensure cattle delivery quotas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Stress management

Teamwork

Hardworking

Education

Animal/Meat Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Locations

US-MO-Kansas City

Position Type

Salaried Full Time

Category

Other

Overview

National Beef Packing in Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for a qualified professional to join our team as Fed Cattle Scheduler. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move!

Competitive Wages and Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

Fed Cattle Scheduler responsibilities include but are not limited to:

This position is responsible for managing the flow of cattle from fed cattle suppliers to our Liberal, KS and Dodge City, KS and Tama, IA processing plants.

• Communicate shipment schedules accurately and timely to suppliers while monitoring actual cattle deliveries
• Work closely with field buyers, fed cattle suppliers, National Carriers Livestock Transportation as well as outside livestock carriers to ensure adequate quantities of cattle are delivered to each processing facility as directed
• Other duties as assigned

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the Fed Cattle Scheduler position should possess the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in stressful circumstances handling various types of personalities and levels of authority
• Reasoning and problem solving ability
• Ability to visualize geographic locations and the flow of transportation
• Ability to interact with several areas of the company
• High energy level with a strong sense of urgency
• Willing to work in a team oriented atmosphere
• Strong work ethic and able to work an early morning schedule
• Focus on the bottom line of the company
• Strong personal value system

Must Have

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong work ethic
• Desire to progress in the beef industry

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of beef production
• Knowledge of cattle feeding processes
• Degree in Animal or Meat Science with emphasis on cattle or beef production

Qualified candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete the background check.

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.