Cattle Processor - Frontier Feedyard

Cactus Feeders; Spearman (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Retirement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Scholarships

Job summary

Cactus Feeders in Spearman, Texas, is seeking a Cattle Processor to join the cowboy crew. The role focuses on low-stress cattle handling, accurate recordkeeping, and teamwork to ensure every animal entering the yard gets off to a strong start.

You will help care for cattle, operate equipment, and maintain the pace of the processing barn while following safety and sanitation standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort working outdoors in all weather, and a

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—vaccinating, tagging, deworming, and implanting as needed.
• Apply visual and electronic identification (EID) tags for traceability and recordkeeping.
• Operate and maintain chutes, syringes, taggers, and related equipment according to safety standards.
• Work alongside cowboys and yard management to ensure smooth cattle flow and low-stress movement.
• Monitor animal behavior and report health concerns to the foreman or veterinarian.
• Keep work areas organized, clean, and ready for the next set of cattle.
• Pitch in where needed—processing, doctoring, pen moves, or maintenance.

Skills

Cattle handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Outdoor work

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Chutes

Syringes

Taggers

Job description

Location: Frontier Feedyard - 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 operates feedyards throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

About the Position

The Cattle Processor is a key part of the cowboy crew responsible for safely and efficiently handling cattle during processing. This role focuses on low-stress cattle handling, accurate recordkeeping, and teamwork to ensure every animal entering the yard gets off to a strong start.

Processors play an essential role in caring for cattle, operating equipment, and maintaining the pace and rhythm of the processing barn.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle incoming cattle calmly and confidently during processing-vaccinating, tagging, deworming, and implanting as needed.
• Apply visual and electronic identification (EID) tags for traceability and accurate recordkeeping.
• Operate and maintain chutes, syringes, taggers, and related equipment according to company safety and sanitation standards.
• Work alongside fellow cowboys and yard management to ensure smooth cattle flow and low-stress movement.
• Monitor animal behavior and report health concerns promptly to the cattle foreman or veterinarian.
• Keep work areas organized, clean, and ready for the next set of cattle.
• Pitch in where needed-processing, doctoring, pen moves, or maintenance to support the overall operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly pay based on experience and skillset
• Full-time position
• Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit
• 100% Paid Retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive insurance packages (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Life insurance and 401(k) plan
• Continuing Education Scholarships for full-time employees

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.