Cactus Feeders ยท 10 hours ago
Pen Rider - Frontier Feedyard
Spearman, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company that is 100% Employee Owned and produces a million head of fed cattle annually. The Pen Rider is responsible for daily observation and care of cattle, identifying those that require treatment, and ensuring overall animal health and welfare in the feedyard.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Receive and check in cattle, including weighing, unloading, and verifying head counts
Assign and place cattle into designated pens
Ride pens daily to observe cattle health and behavior
Identify, pull, and segregate sick or injured cattle for treatment
Assist with processing cattle, including working cattle through handling facilities
Sort and ship cattle as needed
Perform general maintenance and minor repairs of feedyard facilities and equipment
Ride a horse and work cattle on foot as required
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Perform other duties as assigned to support feedyard operations
Qualification
Required
Ability to provide and maintain a suitable horse and tack for daily work
Strong livestock-handling skills and attention to animal health and welfare
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
Preferred
Prior experience in one or more cattle production segments (cow-calf, stocker, or cattle feeding)
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Benefits
Bi-weekly horse stipend to support horse care and upkeep
Competitive and affordable insurance package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
100% Paid Retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Continuing education scholarships are available for employees and eligible immediate family members
Company
Cactus Feeders
Cactus Feeders is a food production company providing livestock feeding solutions.
Founded in 1975
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Hastings
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Robert Kettle
Chief Financial Officer
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