What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pen Rider - Wolf Creek Feedyard position at Cactus Feeders?
About the Company:
Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, today we operate 15 Feedyards and Outside Cattle Locations producing over a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.
Job Description:
Wolf Creek Feedyard is actively looking for Pen Riders to join our team in Perryton, Texas. Join the industry leader and apply today!
Job Responsibilities:
- Checking and caring for the health of cattle
- Reporting necessary maintenance and repair of facilities
- Sorting and shipping of cattle
- Horsemanship - working cattle by horse and on foot
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must provide personal horse(s) and tack (Required)
- Education - High school, GED or equivalent (Preferred, but not required)
- Complete a pre-employment screening, including: a physical exam, drug test, and background check
- Physical requirements include: standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, shoveling, working equipment, and handling livestock
- Work Environment: Considerable exposure to weather such as: rain, sleet, snow, hail, heat, cold, wind, dust, and daily close proximity to livestock
Pay:
- Hourly pay based on experience, skills, and education
- Monthly horse allowance and assistance with feed bill expenses
- Full-time position
- Bi-weekly paycheck with direct deposit
- Competitive and affordable insurance packages – Health Dental Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Continuing Education Scholarships
Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
