Deseret Cattle Feeders is seeking a trustworthy and knowledgeable Herd Health Supervisor to join our feedlot management team.
The Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and effective care of animals and execution of herd health and reproductive protocols.
Responsibilities:
* Hold accountable and train team members on proper animal welfare, care and handling.
* Monitor animal condition daily and evaluate the status of the herd on progressive performance.
Be sure lame animals are treated.
* Ensure regular and maintenance trimmings.
* Coordinate and schedule team member’s efforts to care for equipment.
* Know and enforce processes of animal treatment and reproduction, focusing on weekly processes and deadlines.
* Monitor metabolic incidences and look for ways to reduce incidence by monitoring weekly indicators.
* Recognize bottlenecks and recommend areas of improvement.
* Make sure all areas are clean and neat.
* Review inventory and account for drug use and storage.
* Monitor team members to observe adherence to company, herd health, and reproduction protocols.
Conduct regular touch bases and refresher training.
* Anticipate and respond to weather changes as needed: rain, snow, wind, and cold.
* Champion a best-in-class safety program by promoting consistent safety training attendance, compliance with all animal handling programs, and encouraging the use of PPE and adherence to all other EHS programs.
Qualifications:
* H.
S.
diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated effective leadership skills with experience evaluating performance, coaching/mentoring, training, and building a high performing team.
* Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
Spanish language ability strongly preferred.
* Proficient computer skills: ability to learn new systems/technology including Microsoft tools, DHI Plus and AFI programs.
* Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job which includesability to safely move animals needing assistance, requiring the ability to lift up to 100lbs and be on feet for long periods of time.
Must be able to accommodate the regular farm schedule of 50-60 hours per week, in addition to work nights and weekends, per business needs.
AgReserves, Inc.
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage.
Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K).
Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes.
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus.
For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: https://www.
agreserves.
com/benefits/.
AgReserves, inc.
complies wth the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,030.
00 - $82,545.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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