Pen Rider - Burlington, Colorado
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.
Location: Colorado - Cactus Feeders has recently started managing 2 growyards in the Burlington, CO, area. About 6 miles apart, they have a one-time capacity of around 25,000 head. We are seeking pen riders to join our team!
Job Responsibilities:
- Checking and caring for the health of cattle
- Reporting necessary maintenance and repair of facilities
- Sorting and shipping of cattle
- Must be able to ride a horse and work on foot
Qualifications:
- Provide a driver's license
- Education - High school, GED or equivalent (Preferred, but not required)
- 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:
- Wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience - $13-20 per hour
- Bi-weekly paycheck with direct deposit
- Full-time position
- 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.