Pen Rider - Frontier Feedyard

About the Position

A Pen Rider is responsible for daily observation and care of cattle by riding horseback through assigned pens to identify animals showing signs of illness, injury, or distress. This role plays a critical part in animal health, welfare, and overall feedyard performance by promptly identifying and segregating cattle requiring treatment.

Job 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

Qualifications

• Ability to provide and maintain a suitable horse and tack for daily work (Required)
• Prior experience in one or more cattle production segments (cow-calf, stocker, or cattle feeding) preferred
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred but not required
• Strong livestock-handling skills and attention to animal health and welfare
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly compensation based on experience and skillset
• Full-time position with bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
• Monthly 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