Feed Truck Driver

Agri Beef; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401k

PTO accrual up to 15 days per year

6 paid holidays annually

3 floating holidays

Job summary

Agri Beef is seeking a Feed Truck Driver in Moses Lake, WA. This role delivers feed from the mill to cattle bunks using feeding software to ensure accurate rations. The position reports to the Feed Manager and requires reliable attendance and basic truck maintenance skills.

We offer a competitive benefits package for regular employees working 30+ hours per week, including health and retirement benefits. The El Oro Feed yard operates in Moses Lake, supporting our beef programs with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• OR one to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must have the skills to operate and do daily maintenance of feed truck and other feeding equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of cattle, commodities, and computers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load feed onto trucks.
• Drive feed truck to appropriate bunks.
• Dispense correct feed into bunks in an evenly distributed manner.
• Work with feeding software system to ensure proper rations.
• Notify appropriate personnel regarding cattle issues and repairs/maintenance needed.
• Inspects truck equipment, performing minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate feed truck

Verbal & written communication

Basic mechanical skills

Safety procedures

Cattle/commodities/computers knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Tools

Feeding software

Job description

Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Feed Truck Driver is responsible for delivering feed from the mill to cattle bunks in the yard. Utilizing feeding software, they ensure that proper rations are delivered to our cattle. This position reports to the Feed Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load feed onto trucks
• Drive feed truck to appropriate bunks
• Dispense correct feed into bunks in an evenly distributed manner
• Work with the applicable feeding software system to ensure that proper rations are delivered
• Notify appropriate personnel regarding cattle issues and repairs/maintenance needed
• Inspects truck equipment, performing minor repairs and maintenance as needed
• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the skills to operate and do daily maintenance of feed truck and other feeding equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of cattle, commodities, and computers is preferred

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• OR one to three months related experience and/or training preferred

WAGE RANGE: $18-20 per hour

BENEFITS: Competitive benefit package offered for regular (non-temporary/seasonal) employees (and qualified dependents) working 30+ hours per week includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k, PTO accrual up to 15 days per year, six (6) paid holidays annually, and three (3) floating holidays.

Agri Beef is a family owned and operated company rooted in the heart of the Northwest. Originally founded in 1968, the company has expanded into a vertically integrated beef production model to include every process of the beef lifecycle including ranching, feeding and processing. Agri Beef has operations throughout Idaho and Washington, each integrally involved in producing the highest quality beef for Agri Beef’s branded beef programs; Snake River Farms, Double R Ranch, St. Helens, and Rancho El Oro. Agri Beef operates under the guiding principles of sustainability, total quality, animal well-being and responsibility to employees, the community and the industry and believes in building a team that is inspired by purpose and driven by perfection.

Agri Beef’s feed yards employ some of the most dedicated people in the business. Bunk readers, truck drivers, pen riders, yard crew, cattle doctors and on-site administrative support staff are just a few of the helping hands making sure our cattle are fed properly and living in a healthy, comfortable environment. Our El Oro Feed yard is located in Moses Lake, Washington and the primary goal of our feed yard is to maintain optimal health and well-being of our animals.

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