Feeder

General Purpose

With limited supervision, performs specific feed loading requirements that are established through the Fusion system. Provides accurate rations distributed to the cattle in the batch box. Works in a team setting with fellow feedlot staff to support overall cattle feeding operations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment properly and safely.
• Deliver precise rations accurately and efficiently.
• Report and record all feed audits.
• Maintainloadermaintenance:grease, service, blow out radiator,tires,and keep unit clean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mechanical interest and aptitudeisbeneficial.
• Understanding of Feed Rations for Cattle
• Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.
• Driven, organized, action-oriented, analytical, and ability to multi-task. 
• Individualmust be team oriented.
• Proven professional communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail.

Tools and Equipment

• Loader, batch box, computer, and misc. hand tools.

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to see and read fine detailed reports/computer screen
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able todrive a feed loaderfor 8-12 hours throughout a day
• Must be able to do fine manipulations at times.

Dress and Personal Protective Equipment: Must wear appropriate clothing for all operations to protect against injury; no loose clothing; wear gloves when necessary; and any other safety protection device such as safety eye wear.

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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to humid conditions, ambient air, hot and cold temperature, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, and chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high.