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National Beef

Fed Cattle Scheduler

Kansas City, MO

Knowledge of beef production * Knowledge of cattle feeding processes * Degree in Animal or Meat Science with emphasis on cattle or beef production Qualified candidates for this position will be ...

National Beef Packing Company, LLC.

$60 - $80/hr

National Beef of Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for a qualified professional to join our Team as Night Production Scheduler. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that ...

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National Beef

Fed Cattle Scheduler

Kansas City, MO

Knowledge of beef production * Knowledge of cattle feeding processes * Degree in Animal or Meat Science with emphasis on cattle or beef production Qualified candidates for this position will be ...

National Beef

Fed Cattle Scheduler

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Knowledge of beef production * Knowledge of cattle feeding processes * Degree in Animal or Meat Science with emphasis on cattle or beef production Qualified candidates for this position will be ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for beef production in the United States is $22.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Beef Production job involves raising, processing, and distributing beef cattle for meat consumption. This can include roles in feeding, breeding, health management, processing, and packaging. Workers may be responsible for monitoring animal welfare, operating equipment, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Positions can be found on farms, in feedlots, or at meat processing plants.

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In a Beef Production position, your typical day may involve feeding and monitoring cattle, maintaining facility cleanliness, tracking herd health, and collaborating with veterinarians or nutritionists to optimize livestock care. You might also be responsible for record-keeping, overseeing breeding or calving activities, and operating machinery or farm equipment. Teamwork is important, as you’ll often coordinate with other farm staff or managers. The role is hands-on and can require early mornings and physically demanding work, offering valuable experience for those interested in advancing to supervisory or management positions in agriculture.

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To thrive in Beef Production, you need a strong understanding of livestock management, animal husbandry, and basic agricultural sciences, often supported by a degree or hands-on experience in agriculture or animal science. Familiarity with farm management software, feed ration calculators, and health tracking systems is commonly required, as well as relevant safety or animal welfare certifications. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are invaluable for collaborating with farm teams and responding to herd health issues. These abilities ensure high-quality beef production, animal well-being, and efficient farm operations.

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Infographic showing various Beef Production job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,737 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Night Production Scheduler

National Beef

Kansas City, MO

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

National Beef Packing rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

139th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Find your future at National Beef!

National Beef of Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for a qualified professional to join our Team as Night Production Scheduler.  With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move.

Competitive Pay and Benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Advancement Opportunities

Night Production Scheduler responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

Position Summary:  The primary responsibility is to support daily plant production with focus on National Beef’s three beef processing plants.  This also includes managing multiple customer needs, creating production schedules, and arranging the daily shipment of finished goods within National Beef’s system.

Responsibilities:

  • Create a daily production schedule
  • Coordinate the daily shipment of all finished goods
  • Respond to sales/customer inquiries in a prompt & courteous manner
  • Communicate with plant personnel to resolve any production issues
  • Collaborate with the scheduling staff to meet future customer demand
  • Other tasks & projects as requested by management & plant personnel

General Hours:   M-F 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM

                           Some weekend work required 

This is an on-site position.


Qualified candidates for the Night Shift Scheduler position should possess the following:

  • Excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Capability to gather, process & analyze large amounts of data
  • Thrive in stressful and ever-changing circumstances
  • Interact with all types of personalities and levels of authority (plant personnel, customers, etc)
  • Strong mathematical and accounting skills
  • Responsive to intellectual challenges, including customer & management inquiries
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent time management skills

Must have:           

  • Some college or comparable experience in or with the beef or pork industry
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Creativity, reasoning & problem-solving ability

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of beef production, including cuts of beef
  • Familiarity with transportation, including receiving & shipping
  • Experience in production scheduling & forecasting

Qualified candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete the background check.

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.


National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it’s measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.

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