Yard Maintenance Manager- Satanta, KS

Satanta, KS

Full Time

Experienced

General Description / Objective

The Yard Manger reports to the Feedyard Manager and is responsible for participating in all general yard maintenance, repair, and daily operations. The Yard Superintendent will also oversee and communicate all yard activities and troubleshoot daily yard requirements with the yard crew as necessary to ensure efficient yard operations. This position will be responsible for the operation of various heavy equipment and will ensure the general functionalities of the feedyard in conjunction with the Feedyard Manager.

A Yard Manager will work closely with all feedyard departments both as an individual and as a member of a team to create the highest quality care and maintenance to ensure the welfare and functionality of the feedyard.

Roles and Tasks

Supervise and allocate tasks and responsibilities to the yard crew.
Oversee the repair and maintenance of all pens and cattle care facilities on a priority basis.
Ensure that all roadways and alleys are maintained in order of priority.
Implement and enforce all safety policies and regulations.
Establish and maintain water trough cleaning schedule as per company policy.
Create and maintain all preventative maintenance records for all yard equipment.
Communicate and collaboratively work with the feedyard manager regarding all feedyard operations.
Supervise all maintenance activities in the shop.
Track and maintain yard expense and environmental records.

Profile / Professional Competencies

Specific Knowledge:

Basic mechanical knowledge
Operate and maintain heavy machinery
Perform and supervise pen maintenance
Knowledge of functionality and operations of watering systems
Basic construction and maintenance
expense management and recordkeeping
Working knowledge of feedyard operation

Minimum Experience Required:

Degree in Agriculture preferred, In lieu of degree, work experience and/or trade school is acceptable.

Position Requirements

Special Conditions / Requirements:

Hands on operation of yard machinery and equipment
Considerable vehicular travel around the feedyard
Physical Requirements Include: standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, shoveling, climbing, working equipment, and driving
Exposure to weather such as: rain, sleet, snow, hail, heat, cold, wind, and dust
Hazards Include: Exposure to hazardous chemicals and petroleum products, carbon monoxide exposure, lifting, welding, cutting, and grinding.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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