Feedyard Operations Apprentice

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Malta (ID)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading cattle feeding company in Malta, ID is seeking a Feedyard Operations Apprentice for a 60-day apprenticeship. The position involves rotating through various departments including Mill and Feeding while learning about the cattle feeding industry. Ideal candidates should possess a passion for agriculture, a valid driver's license, and basic computer skills. This is an entry-level, full-time position with the opportunity for ongoing employment.

Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems in variable situations.

Responsibilities

Rotate through departments: Mill, Feeding, Cattle and Yard Operations.
Comply with OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations.
Model safe work practices and follow safety rules.

Skills

Passion to learn about cattle feeding

Knowledge of Word Processing software

Knowledge of Spreadsheet software

Knowledge of Database software

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Feedyard Operations Apprentice - Mill Department

REPORTS TO: Mill Department Manager (as assigned)

FLSA STATUS: Hourly (Temporary Employment 60-day apprenticeship), Ag exempt

FUNCTION: Learns and performs the daily operations of the cattle feedyard including the feed mill and feed delivery.

Temporary Operations Apprentice

All Five Rivers feedyards offer opportunities to gain real-life experience in all aspects of the cattle feeding industry. The operations apprentice position is designed for a 60-day apprenticeship with consideration for full-time employment at completion. You will have the opportunity to rotate through at least two and up to all four departments.

Feed Delivery – Learn to recognize various feed rations and understand their impact on cattle performance. Operates a feed truck to distribute a pre-determined quantity of feed to cattle daily; follows yard-specific guidelines regarding accuracy, distribution, and timeliness.
Feed Mill – Learn feed manufacturing and production. Receive commodities, maintain feed quality, and manage production output.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Operations apprentice will rotate through at minimum two and up to all four of the following departments: Mill, Feeding, Cattle and Yard Operations. Duties will vary based on apprentice parameters, expectations, and fulfilling the needs of the feed yard.
Complies with applicable OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations; maintains appropriate compliance records.
Sets a positive example by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies.

Qualifications

Passion to learn about the cattle feeding industry and/or work-related experience in agriculture.
Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Competency

Expected to conserve organizational resources, attend daily/weekly team meetings, be an effective team member, demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound, and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and is exposed to work in high, precarious places.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee is required to adhere to the department demands as assigned, i.e. Mill: wear hardhat; eye, ear and respiratory protection daily. Frequently to Occasionally the employee is required to push/pull, reach, bend, run, sit, stand, jump, climb, squat, kneel, lift, carry, twist, grasp/squeeze. Working with or near cattle, horses, vehicles, and equipment in all weather conditions.

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