Pen Rider: Horseback Cattle Health & Welfare

Cactus Feeders Co.; Spearman (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly horse stipend

Competitive insurance package

100% Paid Retirement through ESOP

Job summary

A leading cattle feeding company in Spearman, Texas is seeking a Pen Rider. This role involves daily observation and care of cattle, including identifying animals that show signs of illness or distress. Responsibilities include receiving cattle, sorting and shipping, and maintaining feedyard facilities. Preferred candidates will have strong livestock handling skills and the ability to provide their own horse for work. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide and maintain a suitable horse and tack for daily work.
• Prior experience in cattle production segments preferred.
• Strong livestock-handling skills and attention to animal health.

Responsibilities

• Observe cattle health and behavior daily.
• Identify and segregate sick or injured cattle for treatment.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs of feedyard facilities.

Skills

Livestock handling skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to animal health

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A leading cattle feeding company in Spearman, Texas is seeking a Pen Rider. This role involves daily observation and care of cattle, including identifying animals that show signs of illness or distress. Responsibilities include receiving cattle, sorting and shipping, and maintaining feedyard facilities. Preferred candidates will have strong livestock handling skills and the ability to provide their own horse for work. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.