Great opportunity for professionals with a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences, Agriculture, or a closely related bachelor's degree interested in working in the US with a TN Visa. Only citizens of Canada and Mexico are eligible for the TN Visa program.
The Animal Scientist applies animal nutrition and feed science to direct all aspects of JLC's feed-pad operation, reporting to the Feedlot Manager. This is a professional oversight role responsible for the nutritional integrity of the ration program, the preservation and quality of feedstuffs, and the efficient direction of the feed-pad team — translating nutrition and inventory data into daily feeding decisions that support herd health and performance. Core responsibilities include:
Direct all aspects of feed-pad operations, applying animal nutrition principles to ensure rations are formulated, delivered, and adjusted appropriately to support herd health and performance
Plan and oversee bay preparation for incoming feedstuffs, using inventory and quality data to manage rotation and organization of the pad
Manage feedstuff inventory across all commodities, analyzing usage trends to forecast needs and direct restocking before shortfalls occur
Apply feed preservation science to oversee the covering and uncovering of piles (silage, etc.), protecting nutritional quality and minimizing spoilage
Oversee silage packing to proper density, applying fermentation science to ensure sound preservation and storage life
Maintain and analyze hay inventory data, coordinating usage against ration requirements across the operation
Direct feed wagon scheduling to ensure rations are delivered accurately and on a consistent timeline
Oversee ration mixing to ensure accuracy against established feeding programs
Coordinate service and maintenance scheduling for feed wagons and loaders to minimize equipment downtime
Lead and schedule the feed-pad team, directing work to maximize efficiency and ensure feeding operations run on time
Apply working knowledge of efficient grain-handling and movement practices to support feed-pad logistics
Apply animal nutrition and wellness principles to monitor feeding program effectiveness and flag herd health or performance concerns to the Feedlot Manager
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agribusiness, or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent) preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered
Demonstrated knowledge of ruminant nutrition principles and ration formulation
Professional experience overseeing feed-pad, feedlot, or livestock feeding operations
Working knowledge of silage fermentation science, packing density, and storage/preservation practices
Familiarity with feed wagon, loader, and related equipment operation and maintenance scheduling
Proven ability to lead and schedule a team to maximize efficiency
Ability to analyze inventory and usage data to inform planning and forecasting decisions
Physically able to work outdoors in varying conditions as needed to oversee feed-pad operations
Full-time, year-round position
Reports to Phillip, Feedlot Manager
Based at the JLC feed-pad
Full benefits package included:
Health Insurance — 100% employee premium paid (Client HDHP) plus $2,400 annual HSA contribution ($100/pay period)
Dental Insurance — 100% employee premium paid (Delta Dental)
IRA — 3% employer match
PTO — 80 hours annually
Vehicle Repair Reimbursement — up to $1,200/year
Fuel — covered for work use (approx. $4,000 estimated annual value)
Lunch — provided Monday through Friday
Compensation based on experience