Feed Foreman - Entry-Level, Syracuse Feedyard

Cactus Feeders; Syracuse (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational scholarship opportunities

ESOP retirement plan—100% paid

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education support

Job summary

Cactus Feeders invites applications for a Feed Foreman at Syracuse Feedyard. This entry-level position supports daily feed operations, under the supervision of the Feed Delivery Manager, coordinating feed delivery, supervising the feed truck crew, and promoting safety and efficiency on the yard.

Participants join a structured rotational training program across Feed Delivery, Cattle, Feedmill, and Yard Repair & Maintenance, gaining broad exposure to the facility and leadership development over

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Ranch Management, or another agriculture-related field.
• Experience in livestock production sectors (cow-calf, stocker, feedyard) is preferred.
• Equivalent agricultural experience demonstrating cattle production knowledge will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cattle behavior, feed intake, bunk conditions, weather, and cattle performance to determine daily feed requirements.
• Coordinate feed delivery schedules with hay delivery, cattle receiving, and shipping activities.
• Supervise the daily activities of the feed truck crew to ensure feed is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Monitor feed quality, ration accuracy, and department productivity.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance for feed trucks, scales, feeding systems, and related equipment.
• Assist with new employee orientation, training, and daily coaching of Feed Delivery employees.
• Support the Feed Delivery Manager with employee scheduling, performance reviews, and day-to-day department operations.
• Assist with departmental budgeting and the responsible use of equipment, labor, and other resources.
• Promote safe work practices and reinforce animal husbandry standards throughout daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Leadership potential

Effective communication

Observation and problem-solving

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Animal Science degree

Agricultural Business degree

Agricultural Economics degree

Agronomy degree

Ranch Management degree

Job description

Cactus Feeders invites applications for a Feed Foreman at Syracuse Feedyard. This entry-level position supports daily feed operations, under the supervision of the Feed Delivery Manager, coordinating feed delivery, supervising the feed truck crew, and promoting safety and efficiency on the yard.

Participants join a structured rotational training program across Feed Delivery, Cattle, Feedmill, and Yard Repair & Maintenance, gaining broad exposure to the facility and leadership development over