Cattle Welfare Pen Rider: Health & Care

Friona Industries LP; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP is seeking a Pen Rider to oversee cattle health and welfare in the feedyard. You will work with feedyard teams to maintain high-quality care and assist in animal management tasks.

The role focuses on daily health observation, reporting sick cattle, inspecting water systems, moving cattle for weighing, and safe horse handling. Physical readiness to work outdoors is required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of livestock health and habits.
• Understanding fundamentals of animal health programs.
• Ability to understand and apply handling policies for cattle and horses.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Beef Quality Assurance standards and procedures.
• Observe livestock daily to recognize and report sick cattle and feedyard problems.
• Immediately report any unusual or excessive sickness to the cattle manager.
• Inspect water and watering system every time a pen is entered and report issues or maintenance to the Cattle Manager.
• Segregate and remove sick cattle from pens and transfer them to hospital area containment.
• Place all stray cattle in proper pens and monitor for cattle needing attention.
• Assist in shipment and movement of cattle by opening gates and guiding to weighing areas.
• Care and maintenance of 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 all stiff and prolapsed cattle and pull if necessary.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures and participate in company programs.

Skills

Livestock health

Horse handling

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Friona Industries LP is seeking a Pen Rider to oversee cattle health and welfare in the feedyard. You will work with feedyard teams to maintain high-quality care and assist in animal management tasks.

The role focuses on daily health observation, reporting sick cattle, inspecting water systems, moving cattle for weighing, and safe horse handling. Physical readiness to work outdoors is required.