Night Watchman

About the role

Pen Rider Pen riders own a tight bond with our cattle and horses, instinctively understanding their needs. Their observation and intuition keep our feedyards organized and animals properly cared for. Pen riders decide when cattle need extra care and ensure our cattle are humanely raised with respect and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Owning a tight bond with our cattle and horses
• Understanding animals and their needs
• Organizing the feedyards
• Carefully caring for cattle
• Ensuring humane raising
• Providing extra care when needed

Requirements

• Keen observation and intuition
• Empathy and respect for animals
• Experience with cattle and horses
• Ability to make decisions about cattle care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with livestock
• Strong communication skills
• Physical stamina and endurance

Skills

• Observation and intuition
• Empathy and respect
• Decision-making
• Physical stamina and endurance

Benefits

• Reliable and strong team
• Higher standard of teamwork

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Variable schedule based on work requirements

Animal Health Specialist

Animal Health Specialists care for sick cattle and maintain medical records so every animal has a chance to recover and perform. They also maintain medical supplies and communicate across teams to champion cattle care.

Yard Maintenance

The Yard Maintenance team maintains the feedyards and their equipment to ensure all Cobalt Cattle feedyards are Beef Quality Assurance-compliant. They are hands-on problem solvers and team players who foster a safe and healthy work environment for all.

Management Trainee

Trainees have the opportunity to work across departments, touching all aspects of cattle management. They hone their management and animal husbandry skills to become future leaders at Cobalt Cattle.

Manager

Managers work alongside and coordinate across departments to ensure all cattle and feedyard workers can perform at maximum potential. They specialize in:

• Feed
• Yard maintenance
• Milling
• Cattle