Feedlot Assistant - Wagyu Feeders

The vision of Booth Creek Wagyu (BCW) is to become the leading direct to consumer premium meat company in the US! BCW is a Wagyu beef and seed stock company located in the Flint Hills outside of Manhattan, Kansas. By leveraging the strategic advantages of raising and feeding Wagyu cattle in the Midwest, we are cutting out layers in the current industry. BCW encompasses top 1% genetics, best practice feeding and husbandry, and our own processing facilities. Current distribution includes our own meat market retail stores, ecommerce, and select wholesale accounts. We welcome you to get in on the early stages of building a great company and working with an eager, determined team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This person is a key partner on the custom feeder team.  This individual ensures cattle pens, waterers, and barn cleanliness are up to par. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning pens with a skid steer, cleaning water tanks, repair and maintenance of feed bunks, installation and repair of water tanks, and general pen repairs. Reliability and the ability to multi-task are key to success in this position. Position is responsible for maintenance, maintaining accurate records on PM’s, repairs, and upkeep. Basic animal handling under BQA requirements is essential; you will be handing cattle for doctoring, shipping/receiving, and pen movements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIILITIES:

• Inspect equipment and perform minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Maintain pens under cover and clean water tanks.
• Keep the yard neat and debris free.
• Clean and repair feed bunks.
• Maintain and operate equipment used for yard/barn maintenance.
  • Skid steer, tractor, loader.
• Assist in achieving environmental objectives of custom feed barns.
  • Dust monitoring and subsequent adjustments.
  • Lagoon monitoring and maintenance.
  • Drainage monitoring.
  • Compost turning, piling, and loading.
• Basic assistance in cattle health and handling.
  • Evaluating sick and lame cattle in pens.
  • Doctoring per protocol.
  • Receiving cattle off truck and into pens.
• Utilize various maintenance tools.
  • Electric hand tools
  • Hand tools
• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Strong work ethic.
• Self-starter.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Excellent problem solving skills. 
• Willing to work outdoors; inclement weather conditions can be expected.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of cattle, animal well-being, and commodities.
• Welding knowledge, preferred.

Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental benefits. 
• 401(K)
• PTO