Cattle Health Assistant

Posted: Friday, June 28, 2019

Position Title:  Cattle Health Assistant 

Position Type:   Full time

Organization Name:  Adams Land and Cattle, LLC

Location (City, State):  Broken Bow, NE

Job Description/Duties:

This person will be responsible for:

  • Assisting cattle health team with all cattle doctoring, cattle movement, management of special pens, and necropsy.
  • Operating mobile hospital units, including applying treatment protocols based on diagnosis, collecting and inputting data into computer, and relocating animals based off diagnosis and protocol.
  • Conducting post-mortem examinations.
  • Monitoring and sorting cattle in special pens.
  • Evaluating chronics on a weekly basis.
  • Sorting and transporting cattle from different areas.
  • Communicating constantly and as needed within the team and with other teams.
  • Reporting vet pen and general pen maintenance to Cattle Health Team Lead or Supervisor.
  • Collecting and inputting data into computer; running and evaluating reports.
  • Operating equipment (e.g. tractors, loaders, mobile hospitals, trucks, and trailers) in a safe manner.
  • Performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and pre-start checks on equipment and facilities.
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment facilities daily and as needed.
  • Troubleshooting computer issues and contacting leadership and/or IT as needed.
  • Attending shift startup meetings, daily as scheduled.
  • Staying current with all required trainings and SOP's.
  • Assisting in other areas of cattle production.

Qualifications or Skills Required:

Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

  • Individual must be team-oriented.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.
  • Driven, organized, action-orientated, and ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Computer skills and knowledge.
  • Previous cattle and BQA knowledge and experience.
  • Commitment to safety and quality culture.

This position requires:

  • Individual must be able to work holidays, extended hours, and weekends.
  • Individual must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Exerting 50-100 pounds of force rarely; 25-50 pounds of force occasionally; 10-20 pounds occasionally. -Standing, sitting, walking, carrying, lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, stairs, reaching/handling/grasping occasionally; kneeling/crouching rarely.

Contact Information/Instructions How to Apply:

Apply online at www.adamslandandcattle.com/careers