Fed Cattle Scheduler

National Beef; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription

Company paid life and disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

National Beef is seeking a Fed Cattle Scheduler to manage the flow of cattle from suppliers to processing plants, ensuring timely deliveries and efficient operations. This on-site role requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork to support our Kansas City operations.

You will coordinate with suppliers, field buyers, and carriers, monitor shipments, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced beef production environment. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate shipment schedules to suppliers and carriers.
• Monitor cattle deliveries and ensure timely transport to processing facilities.
• Collaborate with field buyers, suppliers, and carriers; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong work ethic

Team oriented

Time management

Urgency and energy

Education

Degree in Animal or Meat Science

Job description

Fed Cattle Scheduler

Job Locations

US-MO-Kansas City

Position Details

• Position Type: Salaried Full Time
• Category: Other

Overview

Find your future at National Beef!

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

• 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. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

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.