Efficient Feed Truck Driver

We feed and grow much more than cattle, that’s why we’re dedicated to a higher standard of teamwork. Every Cobalt Cattle employee plays a vital role in ensuring our team is reliable and strong. Together we care, feed and grow all kinds. Owning a tight bond with our cattle and horses, our pen riders instinctively understand animals and their needs. Their observation and intuition keep our feedyards organized and animals properly cared for. Cobalt Cattle pen riders decide when cattle need extra care and ensure our cattle are humanely raised with respect and empathy. Feed Truck Driver Providers of nourishment and sustenance necessary for growth, Cobalt Cattle feed truck drivers are responsible for safe and efficient feed delivery to our animals. Possessing a keen attention to detail and technical dexterity, they provide precise feed rations to cattle exactly when and where it is needed. Mill Operator Dedicated to high standards of quality nutrition, Cobalt Cattle mill operators ensure our cattle receive a diet that promotes healthy growth. They keep ingredients moving from storage to the mill, evaluate ingredient quality and observe production output for consistency. Mill operators manage mill feed outputs to allow our cattle the best inputs for humane, sustainable growth. Animal Health Specialist With gentle hands and precise detail, Cobalt Cattle animal health specialists care for sick cattle and maintain medical records so every animal has a chance to recover and perform. They maintain medical supplies and communicate across teams so everyone can champion cattle care. Yard Maintenance The glue that keeps Cobalt Cattle feedyards operating at full potential. Our yard maintenance team are hands-on problem solvers who maintain the feedyards and their equipment so that all Cobalt Cattle feedyards are Beef Quality Assurance-compliant. They are team players and champions of a safe and healthy work environment for all. Management Trainee With an insatiable hunger to learn and refine their skills, trainees have the opportunity to work across departments, touching all aspects of cattle management. Management trainees get experience in receiving, pen riding, doctoring, processing and milling. All the while, honing their management and animal husbandry skills to become future leaders at Cobalt Cattle. Manager With team spirit and expertise, Cobalt Cattle managers work alongside and coordinate across departments to make sure all cattle and feedyard workers can perform at maximum potential. With their teams, they perform high-quality work and foster continuous growth. Managers specialize in: Overview:As a feed truck driver, you will operate a feed truck and deliver feed to animals in an efficient and safe manner. This position will also perform daily equipment checklist & perform minor repairs as needed. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Work with the applicable feed delivery software system (Digi-Star) to ensure that proper rations are loaded and fed to the proper bunk. Accurately load trucks to specified load size. Deliver feed to bunks in an evenly distributed manner. Notify appropriate personnel regarding repairs or maintenance needed. Follow equipment service checklist daily and perform minor repairs as needed. Communicate with other drivers feed delivery overages/underages. Maintain housekeeping in the feed area. Ensure compliance with all ISO/HACCP and OSHA/safety procedures, rules and regulations. Adequate verbal and written communication skills. Adequate mathematical skills: Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide number. Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry highly desirable. Willingness to work non-traditional hours as required This individual must have the ability to work with a team, or individually. Ability to communicate in English is preferred, not required. Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate. None Work environment You will be required to work at times in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, heat, cold. Ability to weekends, and holiday when shift requires. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to work extended hours 10-11 hours per day. This individual must be able to occasionally lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Must be able to lift body with three points of contact up 3-4 vertical steps 4 feet up into truck 25-30 times per day. Use step ladder and balance body while reaching to clean windows and mirrors on feedtruck. Must be able to scoop out 30-200 pounds of feed with a shovel daily. Must be able to climb in and out of 24 inch tall bunks. Drive and maneuver feed truck with one hand and operate controls with the other hand. Bend, stoop, climb, and twist to perform preventative maintenance, not limited to carrying 20lbs of truck fluid to top of engine. Operate a shop broom to sweep feed. Must be able to climb under feedtruck to perform preventative maintenance on knees and/or mechanic creeper once a week. Must be able to climb into the bed of the truck via 3ft x 3ft opening to perform maintenance. None High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred education and experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience operating heavy equipment in a feedlot setting. 401K Company Match Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Time Off(PTO) Work authorization/security clearance requirements Cobalt Cattle Company LLC participates in E-Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States. Affirmative Action/EEO statement Cobalt Cattle Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer Note: Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee’s signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee’s “at will” employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cobalt Cattle Company LLC