About the Company:

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, today we operate 15 Feedyards and Outside Cattle Locations producing over a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

Location:

Colorado - Cactus Feeders has recently started managing 2 growyards in the Burlington, CO, area. About 6 miles apart, they have a one-time capacity of around 25,000 head.  

About the Position:

• Full-Time Position
• This role may involve extended work hours Monday through Friday 
• An employee at the Growyard must be willing to work some holidays, extended hours, and weekends. 

Job Description:

The Feed Truck Driver is directly responsible for providing safe, efficient, and high-quality feed deliveries to the cattle at the bunk. This requires polished communications skills and the ability to deliver feed consistently and accurately. A successful candidate for the position will be skilled at adapting to their work environment and working in a fast-paced environment.

Roles and Tasks:

• Ensures correct and timely ration placement
• Maintains accurate ration records and reporting documentation to the appropriate managers
• Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, and overall operational integrity of equipment used
• Continual observation of cattle and surroundings to report any issues
• Participates in the maintenance and cleanliness of bunks before and after inclement weather
• Continual observation and adherence of safety policies and procedures
• Communicate with head bunk reader regarding current and potential opportunities for improvement
• Ability to prioritize work related task and meet scheduling expectations consistently
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1 Year of relevant experience – Preferred
• High School Degree, GED, or technical school education – preferred

Pay:

• Wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience - $13 to $20 an hour 
• Bi-weekly paycheck with direct deposit
• Full-time position
• Competitive and affordable insurance packages – Health + Dental + Vision
• Life Insurance 
• 401K 
• Continuing Education Scholarships

Cactus Feeders 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.