Cobalt Cattle is the fourth-largest cattle feeding operation in the United States, with more than 250 employees across six feedyards and three office locations. Cobalt Cattle is committed to producing beef using the most ethical, sustainable and responsible practices, while also providing a safe, healthy and rewarding work environment for our team.

We pride ourselves in offering industry leading compensation and benefits, and providing rewarding, growth-filled careers to our employees. If you are motivated, driven, and looking for a fulfilling career with a great company in the cattle feeding industry, look no further!

Job Description

As a member of the yard crew, you are responsible for safely maintaining all yard facilities and participate in general yard maintenance and repairs. These responsibilities include, but not limited to cleaning feed bunks, washing water tanks, and at times operate various pieces of rolling stock to level, shape, and/or distribute dirt and other material inside and outside feed yard pens.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Operates and maintains heavy equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, take measurements, and do basic carpentry and plumbing.
• Pull and/or relocate fencing and install new pen fencing.
• Drain and clean water tanks.
• Set out/apply insecticides or pesticides under the direction of a licensed private applicator.
• Clean and repair feed bunks (may require heavy equipment training).
• Dig trenches and install water lines.
• Perform hot work (welding/fabrication).
• Operation and maintenance of sprinkler and dewatering system.
• Operate cement plant (at locations equipped).
• Remove dead animals from pen to designated areas.
• Perform electrical maintenance.
• Maintain general yard and building housekeeping.
• Performs duties of Yard Equipment Operator in their absence.
• Assist in Mechanics shop as directed by Yard Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA/Safety procedures, rules, and regulations and maintains appropriate compliance records.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Adequate mathematical skills: Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide number.
• Understanding of welding basics highly desirable.
• Experience operating rolling stock such as loader, graders, ect..
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours as required
• This individual must have the ability to work with a team, or individually.
• Ability to communicate in English is preferred, not required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment

• As a member of the yard crew, you will be required to work at times in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, heat, cold.
• Ability to work nights on occasions, weekends, and holiday as your schedule requires.

Physical demands

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work extended hours 10-11 hours per day.
• This individual must be able to occasionally lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Travel required

• None

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Adequate welding experience.
• Experience operating heavy equipment

Preferred education and experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year experience in general maintenance position.
• At least 1 year experience welding.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC participates in E-Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Note: Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee’s signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee’s “at will” employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time.