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HARRIS FEEDING CO

Cattle Clerk (25327)

Coalinga, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The Cattle Clerk will establish and implement a working knowledge of animal handling and behavior ... Harris Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected ...

Adams Land & Cattle, LLC

Lot Maintenance

Broken Bow, NE · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Recognized as one of the premier cattle feeding operations in the world, ALCC is a distinguished and innovative leader in agribusiness, providing consistent and quality beef while utilizing best ...

Adams Land & Cattle, LLC

Lot Maintenance

Broken Bow, NE · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Recognized as one of the premier cattle feeding operations in the world, ALCC is a distinguished and innovative leader in agribusiness, providing consistent and quality beef while utilizing best ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for cattle feeding in the United States is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is cattle feeding?

A Cattle Feeding job involves managing the nutrition and feeding schedules of cattle to ensure proper growth, health, and productivity. Responsibilities include mixing and distributing feed, monitoring animal health, maintaining feeding equipment, and adjusting rations based on cattle needs. Workers may be employed at feedlots, farms, or ranches and often collaborate with veterinarians and nutritionists. This role requires attention to detail, physical labor, and knowledge of livestock care.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in cattle feeding?

A typical workday in Cattle Feeding involves preparing and distributing feed according to precise schedules, monitoring cattle behavior and health, cleaning feeding equipment, and maintaining accurate records of feed usage and animal conditions. Depending on the operation, you may also assist with basic animal health checks or collaborate with veterinarians and nutritionists to support the herd's well-being. Many cattle feeding roles are part of a team, so constructive coordination with other farm staff is common. Work hours can be early and physically demanding, but the role offers the satisfaction of directly contributing to animal health and farm success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in cattle feeding, and why are they important?

To excel in Cattle Feeding, one should have knowledge of livestock nutrition, safe feed handling, and routine animal care, often gained through farm experience or agricultural training. Familiarity with equipment like feed trucks, mixers, and automated feeding systems is commonly required, and certifications in animal husbandry can be beneficial. Attention to detail, dependability, and strong observational skills are important soft skills in this role. These capabilities are crucial for maintaining herd health, ensuring efficient feed operations, and supporting overall farm productivity.

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Infographic showing various Cattle Feeding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,173 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Cattle Clerk (25327)

HARRIS FEEDING CO

Coalinga, CA • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

The Cattle Clerk will establish and implement a working knowledge of animal handling and behavior to ensure that daily operations are successful.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Drafts and maintains cattle shipment schedule, must be able to identify where and how cattle are housed at all times.
  • Weigh or measure cattle to maintain relevant records using scales and certifications.
  • Maintains files and filing systems in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.  
  • Assists in the shipment of fat cattle by opening gates, schedule pick up, driving, and directing cattle to shipping areas for weighing; counting cattle and separating strays; checking withdrawals.
  • Ensures that no animal leaves the facility without meeting applicable withdrawals by maintaining thorough and accurate records. And ensuring that cattle are shipped with appropriate paperwork.
  • Transfers information from reports, files, and other documents into prepared master sheets, ledgers, journals, and other recordkeeping systems.
  • Inspects incoming loads of cattle for miscounts, sick animals, or other inconsistencies between received load and daily spread report; checks in cattle; records load information to create paperwork for personnel to use.
  • Formulates excel spreadsheets to ensure that daily operations are met for shipping fat cattle, daily, death sheets, and pen rider performance. 
  • Ensures hospital quality control using Best Management Practices (BMPs) or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Knowledge of working cattle, or general understanding (branding moves, unloading trucks, weighing cattle).
  • Maintain record keeping to provide statistics on general feedyard performance (feed, manure, milling, water usage etc)
  • Records statistics on AIP death loss to help the yard manage herd health. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Harris Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Harris Feeding Company participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • knowledge of or ability to quickly learn any applicable departmental or organizational rules and regulations.
  • Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a higher level is preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience in a related field is required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Harris Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Harris Feeding Company participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.

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