Feedlot Specialist

Iowa Area Development Group; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Agricultural Group in Alden, IA, is seeking a committed cattle operations supervisor to oversee herd health, administer treatments, and coordinate feeding and daily paperwork. This full-time, first-shift role requires practical livestock experience and capacity to operate heavy equipment, with CDL preferred.

You will work closely with farm staff and management to maintain safety and efficiency. Open Friday Aug 7 and close Sept 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Prior experience around livestock is required.
• CDL is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health of cattle and daily observation.
• Administer treatment protocols and document accordingly.
• Assist with feeding and ensure proper rations and times.

Skills

Livestock experience

Heavy equipment operation

CDL preferred

Job description

Summit Agricultural Group

10640 Co Hwy D20, Alden, IA 50006 515-854-2196

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure health of cattle -Daily observation -Check for open wounds on tails, feet and/or ears -Cattle are eating and drinking on a regular basis -Able to walk with no limp on all four hoofs -Cattle are not by themselves, sunken in, with their head down as that can indicate sickness -Environment is maintained by cleaning pens weekly by the removal of manure and adding more dirt to maintain comfort
• Administer treatment protocols -Treatment may included but not limited to the removal of cattle in need of treatment to another location, administering antibiotics and anti-inflammatories with approved methods of euthanasia, as needed
• Vaccination administration and Reporting -Complete treatment form to outline history of treatment
• Complete Daily Paperwork - Animal treatment summary, feed sheets, commodities reports, etc.
• Assist with morning and afternoon cattle feedings -Ensure correct rations and feed times are established and followed -Ensure truck loads are maximized with weights and rations -Accurately mix feed -Oversee upkeep of bunks
• Maintain Inventory on all commodities, medications, implants and vaccines
• General maintenance of company equipment *Include by not limited to applying grease, changing oil, checking tire pressure and replacing tires, as needed
• Ability to operate Heavy Equipment -Feed Truck -Payloaders -Tractor -Skid Loaders
• Special Projects -- Coordinate and complete special projects as requested for the Iowa Feedlot/Operations Manager and other Summit Farms management, as needed basis
• Maintain a positive attitude while conducting work tasks along with a positive relationship with co-workers, vendors and clients.
• Prioritize work tasks to ensure high priority items are taken care of first
• Perform duties in a safe manner and follow all safety policies
• All other duties as assigned by Manager

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience working and being around livestock is preferred
• Class A CDL preferred, but not required

Location: Alden

Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Open: Friday August 7th

Close: Wednesday September 30th 2026

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