Cattle Processor Frontier Feedyard

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

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.