Weekend Satellite Operator Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Bott Cattle Co. Inc. is a 4 generation, family operated, diversified feedyard that includes row crop farming and a R.N.G facility coming online at the end of 2026. Located south of Palmer, KS, 50 miles northwest of Manhattan, Bott Cattle has been raising quality beef for the last 12345 years in Washington County. The home feedyard where cattle are fed until harvest weight has a one-time capacity of 8,500 head. This yard consists of open lot staging pens and a 1,000 head deep pit confinement barn that was built in 2020. Two larger barns are under construction that coincide with the R.N.G. facility. We also operate a 1,000 head satellite yard 1.5 miles away from the home yard where cattle are received, put in lot sized groups, processed, grown and moved to the home yard to finish once pen space becomes available. On the farming side we raise triticale, corn and soybeans. The triticale is chopped in the spring for feed; the corn is either picked as high moisture corn, dry corn or chopped for silage. The position that we are advertising to fill is the Satellite Yard Manager. Although it's not required, we prefer an individual that has some working knowledge of the feedlot industry and an interest to learn and grow with us. Relocation assistance is available if moving is necessary. Please see the following job description for more details. Satellite Feedyard Manager Job Description:Farm is based outside of Palmer, Kansas40-50 hours weeklyEvery other weekend morning feeding rotationBe part of a progressive cattle feeding operation Duties Include but not limited to:Daily operation of equipment as needed (Pay Loader, Feed Truck, Cattle Processing Chute, Tractors, and other ag equipment)Perform simple preventative maintenance and repairsWork with professional veterinary and nutritionist servicesMonitor equipment and report mechanical issues to the shop foreman in a timely mannerEnsure company equipment, materials, and work sites are maintained and kept in a safe working mannerObserve cattle for illness and treat according to established protocolsAble to follow directions, yet work independentlyOther duties as required to care for cattle and ensure their health and performance is top priority Requirements:Be punctual and manage time wellObserve general safety of people, animals, and equipmentBe trustworthy, respectful and honestBe a team playerFollow established policies and routinesBe able to work independently as well as on a teamBe able to see the end goal and develop and coordinate a plan to get there. Compensation:Pay based on experience and will be presented after the interview$2,500 sign on bonus- 50% upon employment and 50% after six months$150 health insurance stipend after 6 months.7 days P.T.O after the first year and 14 days P.T.O after two years of employment7 days paid sick leave after the first year of employmentPeriodical bonuses for a job well doneOvertime pay on Sundays, worked holidays including: New-Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day as well as hours worked after 45 hours. To Apply: Submit your resume using the Apply to this Position icon.