Future Opportunities - Foreman Trainee Program

Cactus Feeders does not currently have Foreman Trainee openings at any of our 15 locations. This is a future job opportunity listing ideal for candidates still in college who will be graduating in the future or other interested candidates who would like to build a career with Cactus Feeders. 

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:

*Please note - Foreman positions are not based in Amarillo, Texas. Our Corporate Headquarters is based in Amarillo. Foreman Trainee positions are production-based at the Feedyard. A Foreman would be located in the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, or Eastern Colorado at one of the following locations: 

• Hale Center Feedyard in Hale Center, Texas
• Wrangler Feedyard in Tulia, Texas
• Southwest Feedyard in Hereford, Texas
• Cactus Feedyard in Cactus, Texas
• Stratford Feedyard in Stratford, Texas
• Wolf Creek Feedyard in Perryton, Texas
• Frontier Feedyard in Spearman, Texas
• Ulysses Feedyard in Ulysses, Kansas
• Centerfired Feedyard in Ulysses, Kansas
• Syracuse Feedyard in Syracuse, Kansas
• Burlington Feeders in Burlington, Colorado

About the Position:

• Full-Time Position
• This role will involve extended work hours Monday through Friday; a Foreman must be willing to work some holiday, extended hours, and rotational weekends. 
• Entry-level salaried role 

Job Description: 

The Foreman Trainee Program is designed to be a rotational training experience through all 4 Feedyard departments.

• Feed Delivery
• Cattle
• Feedmill
• Yard/Outside Operations
  

A Foreman Trainee typically starts their first rotation in the Feed Delivery Department. The Feed Foreman is responsible for managing cattle intake through daily feed calls and delivering feed rations. The foreman supervises the feed delivery crew and reports directly to the Feed Delivery Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Cattle Feed Intake: 

• Determine daily feed calls based on cattle intake patterns, cattle type, weight, health, and weather. Foreman will visually appraise cattle behavior and bunk condition to accurately determine appropriate feed requirements.
• Foreman will be responsible for coordinating feed requirements and timing with feed delivery, hay delivery, and cattle shipping/receiving when receiving fresh cattle. 

Productivity: 

• Daily management of feed truck crew to ensure correct, accurate, and timely delivery of all rations. Visual inspection and appraisal of the feed ration. 

Expense Budgets:

• Shared responsibility with the Growyard Manager for daily operating expenditures in the feed delivery department. 

Truck Maintenance: 

• Oversee preventative and scheduled maintenance on all feed trucks, scales, and feeding system computers. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• New employee orientation and training of Feed Delivery employees. 
• Assist the Growyard Manager on annual performance and wage reviews.
• Deliver appropriate coaching, direction, and daily supervision of employees against productivity, quality, and animal husbandry practices. 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Obtained a college degree in an agriculture-related field (Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred, but not required)
• Prior knowledge and experience in one or more of cattle production segments (cow-calf, stocker, cattle feeding) is preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and prioritize daily responsibilities
• Individual who possesses a strong work ethic and self-starter mentality
• Willingness to contribute to agriculture and the fed cattle industry 

About the Position: 

• Full-time position
• Salaried position with wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience - $50-55K annually
• Bi-weekly paycheck with direct deposit
• 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.