What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pen Rider position at Agri Beef?
Come MEAT Us!
Join the Agri Beef team, where our talented people are the foundation of our success. We produce world-renowned Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch beef, which are coveted by top chefs around the globe …. and which you will have discounted access to, becoming the hero of your backyard BBQ’s.
From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. We are more than just a place to work, we are a family! With ample growth opportunity, competitive wages and benefits, and a strong family culture, we’re here to welcome you home!
Agri Beef’s feedyards employ some of the most dedicated people in the business. To ensure our cattle are cared for properly and given a healthy, comfortable environment, our people manufacture and deliver feed, provide care for our animals, maintain our facilities and equipment, and provide administrative support to our teams and customers. Our Boise Valley feedyard is in Parma, Idaho and the primary goal of our feedyard is to maintain optimal health and well-being of our animals.
We are looking for a Pen Rider at our cattle feedyard in Parma, Idaho. As a member of our Cattle Processing & Health team, you will handle, move, inspect, doctor, process and retrieve cattle in a quiet and efficient manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare cattle for receiving into the feedyard
- Ride (horseback) and/or walk through pens, inspect cattle and evaluate compromised animals for treatment
- Administer injections and or other treatments according to protocol
- Diagnose and treat cattle
- Ensure compliance to the company Animal Well-Being Policy and Guidelines
- Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MUST PROVIDE OWN HORSES AND TACK
- Must be a skilled rider and knowledge to identify animal illness
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- One (1) year related cattle handling experience or training required
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Agri Beef, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
