Feedmill Operator Southwest Feedyard

Interested applicants may also apply in-person at the Southwest Feedyard Office in Hereford, Texas.

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% Employee Owned, producing a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

A feedmill operator is responsible for running feedmill equipment to batch feed rations for the cattle. Job responsibilities include working with boilers, steamers, and flakers to produce the feed and observing and inspecting machinery to ensure that all equipment runs effectively to reduce any setbacks in production.

Location:

Southwest Feedyard in Hereford, Texas

• Monitor feed quality and consistency to ensure rations meet specifications
• Operate, adjust, and troubleshoot feedmill equipment including mixers, conveyors, augers, boilers, steamers, and flakers
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and report mechanical issues promptly
• Assist with receiving, unloading, and proper storage of feed ingredients
• Record production data, ingredient usage, and equipment performance as required

• Follow all feed safety protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment to reduce fire and safety risks
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and required certifications

• Communicate effectively with feed truck drivers and management to ensure timely feed delivery
• Work collaboratively with feedmill and yard crews to meet daily production goals
• Report feed shortages, equipment issues, or operational concerns to supervisors
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred, but not required)
• Mechanical knowledge and working knowledge of feedmill systems is a plus
• General Understanding of boilers and electrical systems is a plus
• 1-2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment
• Team Player with effective communication to team members and Feedmill Manager

• Hourly position with wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience
• Competitive and affordable health + dental + vision insurance package
• 100% Paid Retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• 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.