About the role
The Assistant Bunk Reader helps oversees feed consumption of all cattle to balance between over an underfeeding while maximizing gain and efficiency with minimal waste.
* Receives and sorts feed cards * Examines cattle and recommends rations based on observations * Determines how much feed will be fed and makes adjustments on feed" Determines when to increase rations for cattle * Discusses feeding problems with feed crew supervisor * Gives information to dispatchers via computer/radio * Ensures bunk cables are in proper position during feeding cycle * Ensures that rocks, concrete and metalare picked up out of bunks and that bunks are kept clean of manure, mold etc. * Acts as department supervisor in absence of supervisor * Acts as a resources and troubleshooter regarding feeding issues * Drives feed truck in absence of truck drivers * Sweeps and cleans mill and scoops bunks as needed: performs light maintenance on vehicles as needed.
Education Requirements:
* 1 year relevant experience
Specific Knowledge:
* Experience working with cattle is preferred
Special Conditions/Requirements:
* Valid License
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
* Long-term sitting, driving, some lifting, and shoveling * Frequently ascends/ descends a ladder to access feed truck * Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions * Moving machinery * Extreme weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, hail, heat, cold, wind dust, etc.