About the Company:

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% Employee Owned, producing a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

Job Description:

A feedmill operator is responsible for running the feedmill equipment to batch feed rations for the cattle. Job responsibilities include working with boilers, steamers, and flakers to produce feed, as well as observing and inspecting machinery to ensure that all equipment operates effectively, thereby minimizing production setbacks.

Location: Ulysses Feedyard in Ulysses, KS

Responsibilities:

• Hourly position with wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience
• Observe and follow the computer system to batch feed and detect maintenance tasks needed
• Assist crew with daily mill housekeeping items, cleaning and organizing work areas
• Maintain inventory of feedmill ingredients
• Comply with safety practices, procedures, and mandatory regulations such as EPA, FDA, and OSHA
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred, but not required)
• Mechanical knowledge and working knowledge of feedmill systems is a plus
• General Understanding of boilers and electrical systems is a plus
• 1-2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment
• Team Player with effective communication to team members and Feedmill Manager
• Must be able to walk and stand for an extended time
• Must be able to work in a constant moving environment

Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly position with wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience
• Competitive and affordable health + dental + vision insurance package
• 401K
• Life Insurance

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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.

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