Cattle Processing Lead (Low-Stress) - ESOP Benefits

Cactus Feeders Co.; Spearman (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Cactus Feeders is seeking a Cattle Processor at Frontier Feedyard in Spearman, Texas. This role emphasizes low-stress cattle handling, accurate recordkeeping, and teamwork to start cattle processing smoothly.

Responsibilities include handling cattle during processing, tagging, deworming, and ensuring safety and sanitation. The position is full-time with competitive benefits and ESOP participation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; experience may substitute.
• Prior cattle-handling experience preferred; BQA certification is a plus.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming cattle calmly and confidently during processing.
• Apply vaccines, tagging, deworming, and implants as needed.
• Apply visual and electronic identification (EID) tags for traceability.
• Operate and maintain chutes, syringes, taggers, and related equipment.
• Work with cowboys and yard management to ensure smooth cattle flow.
• Monitor animal behavior and report health concerns to foreman or vet.
• Keep work areas organized and ready for the next set of cattle.
• Assist with processing, doctoring, pen moves, or maintenance as needed.

Skills

Cattle handling

Safety-minded

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Animal welfare

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cactus Feeders is seeking a Cattle Processor at Frontier Feedyard in Spearman, Texas. This role emphasizes low-stress cattle handling, accurate recordkeeping, and teamwork to start cattle processing smoothly.

Responsibilities include handling cattle during processing, tagging, deworming, and ensuring safety and sanitation. The position is full-time with competitive benefits and ESOP participation.