Cattle Feeder in Lewisville, ID

Smith Cattle Co.

Job Description

Welcome to Smith Cattle Co. We have a large cattle feedlot and provide cattle transportation while farming and hauling 1,400 acres of hay and grain. We are located in Lewisville, Idaho which is about 20 minutes north of Idaho Falls. We are always looking for ways to improve ourselves and our company. Our team is made up of individuals who are dedicated to the safety and well-being of others and the livestock we care for.

We are hiring a Cattle Feeder who will join our Cattle Feeding Crew driving tractor/feed wagon, mixing feed, observing animal health, and ensuring our livestock are raised with comfort and care.

This is a great position if you are a good driver, like cattle, farming type surroundings, like to work primarily alone, 90% of your time is in a tractor feeding cattle.

We offer a competitive pay based on experience along with health insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.

This job is for you if you have:
Experience or desire to work in agriculture, farming, livestock, cattle, or related field.
Strong work ethic, consider yourself a self-starter and work well within a team.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to prioritize duties and problem solve.
Ability to work solely outdoors and in inclement weather.
Ability to sustain a positive and punctual attendance record.
Ability to lift 50lbs, sit, stand, crawl, stoop, and perform all the physical duties of this job.

What you will be doing:
Accurately mix feed and drive tractor/feed wagon.
Prepare feed ie; hay and straw bales for mixing.
Call bunks/schedule feed.
Assist with Feed Mill.
Inspect equipment and perform minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
Observe and report animal health to Cattle Manager, as well as maintenance issues in yard i.e., fencing, pens, water.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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