Feedyard Operations Apprentice

Role Overview

• Learns and performs the daily operations of the cattle feedyard including the feed mill, feed delivery, cattle health, and yard departments.
• Rotate through at minimum two and up to all four of the following departments: Mill, Feeding, Cattle and Yard Operations.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 drivers 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.

Benefits

• Learn to recognize various feed rations and understand their impact on cattle performance.
• All Five Rivers feedyards offer opportunities to gain real-life experience in all aspects of the cattle feeding industry.
• 60-day apprenticeship with consideration for full-time employment at completion.
• Opportunity to rotate through at least two and up to all four departments.