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Ranch Jobs: Wanted - Pen Rider - Frontier Feedyard #206249
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Posted by: kbezner [see other ads by this poster]
City: Spearman [see other ads in this city]
State: Texas [see other ads in this state]
Job Title: Pen Rider
Employer: Cactus Feeders/Frontier Feedyard
Salary: Negotiable pay based on experience
Room & Board: No housing provided - can provide contacts for local options
Phone #: 806-654-0263

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Description:
Location: Frontier Feedyard in Spearman, Texas



About the Company:

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.



Apply Online: https://cactusfeeders.primepay-recruit.com/job/988287/pen-rider-frontier-feedyard



About the Position

A Pen Rider is responsible for daily observation and care of cattle by riding horseback through assigned pens to identify animals showing signs of illness, injury, or distress. This role plays a critical part in animal health, welfare, and overall feedyard performance by promptly identifying and segregating cattle requiring treatment.



Job Responsibilities

Receive and check in cattle, including weighing, unloading, and verifying head counts

Assign and place cattle into designated pens

Ride pens daily to observe cattle health and behavior

Identify, pull, and segregate sick or injured cattle for treatment

Assist with processing cattle, including working cattle through handling facilities

Sort and ship cattle as needed

Perform general maintenance and minor repairs of feedyard facilities and equipment

Ride a horse and work cattle on foot as required

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Perform other duties as assigned to support feedyard operations



Qualifications

Ability to provide and maintain a suitable horse and tack for daily work (Required)

Prior experience in one or more cattle production segments (cow-calf, stocker, or cattle feeding) preferred

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred but not required

Strong livestock-handling skills and attention to animal health and welfare

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team



Pay & Benefits:

Hourly compensation based on experience and skillset

Full-time position with bi-weekly pay via direct deposit

Monthly horse stipend to support horse care and upkeep

Competitive and affordable insurance package, including health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

100% Paid Retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Continuing education scholarships are available for employees and eligible immediate family members





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.



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