Cattle Health & Welfare Pen Rider

Friona Industries; Happy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries Pen Rider’s priority is to ensure and maintain the health and welfare of the cattle in the feedyard. An effective Pen Rider serves as the first line of detection and communication regarding the health and welfare of the entire feedyard.

Friona Industries seeks a capable Pen Rider to work closely with all feedyard departments, monitor animals daily, report illnesses, manage horse handling, and support facility maintenance to ensure livestock welfare and overall feedyard success.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of livestock health and habits.
• Knowledge of fundamental animal health programs.
• Understand and apply human handling policies for cattle and horses.
• Understand the veterinarian’s requirements for cattle to be pulled.
• Experienced in safe horse riding, handling, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Beef Quality Assurance standards and procedures.
• Observe livestock daily to recognize and report sick cattle and problems.
• Report unusual sickness to cattle manager immediately.
• Inspect water systems and report maintenance needs to the Cattle Manager.
• Segregate sick cattle and transfer to hospital containment.
• Assist in shipment and movement of cattle and handle strays.
• Care for horses, tack, and facilities.
• Sort and return hospital cattle to pens as required.
• Rides and handles horses safely with awareness of surroundings.
• Observe and record sick or prolapsed cattle; pull if necessary.
• Maintain safety policies and participate in company programs.

Skills

Livestock handling

Horse riding

Animal health knowledge

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Job description

Friona Industries Pen Rider’s priority is to ensure and maintain the health and welfare of the cattle in the feedyard. An effective Pen Rider serves as the first line of detection and communication regarding the health and welfare of the entire feedyard.

Friona Industries seeks a capable Pen Rider to work closely with all feedyard departments, monitor animals daily, report illnesses, manage horse handling, and support facility maintenance to ensure livestock welfare and overall feedyard success.