Feed Truck Driver - Hale Center Feedyard

Cactus Feeders; Hale Center (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401K

Continuing Education Scholarships

Job summary

Cactus Feeders is seeking a full-time Feed Truck Driver at Hale Center, TX. The successful candidate will deliver feed to cattle at the bunk with a commitment to safety, clear communication, and accurate record-keeping. You must adapt to a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and maintain equipment and bunks.

Training and growth opportunities accompany a competitive benefits package. The role may involve extended hours, Monday through Friday with some holidays and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Must pass a fitness agility test, lifting 50 lbs.
• Ability to work extended hours, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely ration delivery to keep feedyard operations running, as cattle are fed three times daily.
• Maintain accurate ration records and reporting documentation to the appropriate managers.
• Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, and overall operational integrity of equipment used.
• Continual observation of cattle and surroundings to report any issues.
• Participate in the maintenance and cleanliness of bunks before and after inclement weather.
• Continual observation and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate with the head bunk reader regarding current and potential opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to prioritize work-related tasks and meet scheduling expectations consistently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

1 Year of relevant experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Company:

Cactus Feeders is a cattle company based in Amarillo, Texas. Founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% Employee-Owned and produces a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

Location: Hale Center Feedyard in Hale Center, Texas

About the Position:

• Full-Time Position
• This role may involve extended work hours Monday through Friday
• A Feed Truck Driver must be willing to work some holidays, extended hours, and rotational weekends.

Job Description:

The Feed Truck Driver is directly responsible for providing safe, efficient, and high-quality feed deliveries to the cattle at the bunk. This requires polished communication skills and the ability to consistently and accurately deliver feed to the cattle. A successful candidate will be skilled at adapting to their work environment and working in a fast-paced setting.

Roles and Tasks:

• Ensures accurate, timely ration delivery to keep feedyard operations running smoothly, as cattle are fed three times each day.
• Maintains accurate ration records and reporting documentation to the appropriate managers
• Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, and overall operational integrity of equipment used
• Continual observation of cattle and surroundings to report any issues
• Participate in the maintenance and cleanliness of bunks before and after inclement weather
• Continual observation and adherence to safety policies and procedures
• Communicate with the head bunk reader regarding current and potential opportunities for improvement
• Ability to prioritize work-related tasks and meet scheduling expectations consistently
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1 Year of relevant experience – Preferred
• High School Degree, GED, or technical school education – preferred

Physical Functions:

• Must be able to pass a fitness agility test – lifting 50 lbs
• Frequent bending and climbing into the feed truck

Pay:

• Competitive Wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience
• Affordable and competitive benefits package – Health + Dental + Vision
• 100% Paid Retirement through the (ESOP) Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K
• Continuing Education Scholarships

Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.