The Feedlot Associate is responsible for the daily care, and handling of feeder calves. This role requires a blend of hands-on agricultural labor, equipment operation, and teamwork. As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package: • Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner • 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings • Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts • Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, & Much More Responsibilities • Conduct routine pen checks to ensure all animals are healthy. Identify, pull, and treat sick or injured animals. • Follow strict protocols for handling veterinary needles, syringes, and medications to avoid accidental self-injection or cross-contamination. • Daily tasks include, but not limited to, checking waterers, scoring feed bunks, and checking gate latches. • Daily evaluation of bed pack moisture levels and cleanliness. Identify areas requiring fresh bedding to maintain optimal cattle comfort. • Scrape alley, clean pens, and haul manure as needed. • Navigate wet or slick concrete alleyways with caution. • Move and sort cattle safely through alleys, tubs, and chutes. • Maintain all feedlot equipment, including cattle chutes, tractors, and feed wagons. • Repair broken gates or building materials that could pose an injury risk to the animals. • Operate mixer wagons to precisely weigh, mix, and distribute TMR to bunk lines and correct pens. • Receive feedstuffs and keep commodity facilities clean. • Strictly execute lockout/tagout procedures before servicing mechanical ventilation fans, automated feed augers, or bale processing equipment. • Safely navigate heavy loaders, tractors, and feed trucks through tight indoor alleys, around support pillars, and new livestock pens. Always utilize backup cameras and audible alarms. • Adhere to rigorous safety rules regarding commodity bays, silage structures, and high-walled grain areas. • Other duties as required. Job Requirements Education and training: • Must be BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) certified in cattle feedlot and transportation or obtain certifications within first thirty (30) days of employment. • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy. Technical knowledge: • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IOS Mobile Systems. • Proficiency with digital scale software. • Basic mechanical troubleshooting for tractors, loaders, and automated barn curtains/fans. • Basic mechanical skills. • Class A CDL strongly preferred. Travel and hours of work: • Occasional overnight travel may be required based on project needs at Beck’s regional locations and may vary in duration of time. • Hours of work will vary based on seasonal field activity, accessibility and flexibility of work hours is critical. Physical demands: • Ability to work in indoor barn environments (exposure to dust, dander, and ammonia odors), lift up to 70 pounds unassisted, and stand/walk on concrete and uneven bed packs. • Ability to pass respiratory medical clearance evaluation required. • Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required. Experience: • Experience in feedlot operations and cattle processing is required. ** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.