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Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Truck Driver

Quincy, WA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Feedyard Manager Duties and Responsibilities Essential * Drive cattle truck and trailer * Load, transport and unload cattle safely and humanely * Maintain communication with cattle supervisor and ...

Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Truck Driver

Quincy, WA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Feedyard Manager Duties and Responsibilities Essential * Drive cattle truck and trailer * Load, transport and unload cattle safely and humanely * Maintain communication with cattle supervisor and ...

Friona Industries

Feedyard Vet Tech - MVZ

Satanta, KS · On-site

Veterinary Technicians work closely with the Feedyard Staff, Veterinarian, and the Cattle Manager to identify and treat sick and injured animals. In addition, Veterinary Technicians will be ...

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How much do cattle feedyard jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for cattle feedyard in the United States is $54,276.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cattle feedyard?

A cattle feedyard job involves caring for and managing cattle in a confined feeding operation before they are sent to market. Responsibilities can include feeding, monitoring animal health, maintaining facilities, and ensuring proper nutrition and welfare. Workers may operate machinery, administer medications, and assist with processing cattle. The goal is to ensure cattle gain weight efficiently while maintaining high welfare standards. Feedyard jobs require physical labor and attention to detail, making them crucial in the beef production industry.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working at a cattle feedyard?

Daily responsibilities at a cattle feedyard often include feeding cattle, monitoring herd health, maintaining records, cleaning pens, and operating farm equipment such as loaders or feed trucks. You may also assist with sorting, moving, or treating cattle as needed. Team members work closely together to ensure cattle are well cared for and facilities run smoothly, which can involve communication with veterinarians and maintenance crews. The role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment and opportunities to develop specialized skills in livestock management and operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a cattle feedyard position?

To thrive in a Cattle Feedyard role, you need practical experience with livestock handling, knowledge of animal nutrition, and a basic understanding of equipment operation and maintenance, often gained through on-the-job training or agricultural courses. Familiarity with feeding systems, animal health monitoring tools, and safety protocols is commonly required. Strong observation skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork set candidates apart in this position. These qualifications are vital to ensure animal welfare, efficient feedyard operation, and collaboration within a dynamic work environment.

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Infographic showing various Cattle Feedyard job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,276 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Assistant Cattle Manager - North #1

Friona Industries

Sublette, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Assistant Cattle Manager will work closely with the Cattle Manager to prioritize and delegate feedyard work requirements.

The Assistant Cattle Manager, under the guidance of the Cattle Manager, will direct, supervise and coordinate daily activities at the Feedyard including employee supervision, posting research data, maintaining herd health programs and coordinating daily work and research activities of part-time employees.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Maintain communication with cattle manager regarding cattle handling and care
  • Support, coordinate and direct supervision of all cattle handling crews
  • Perform discretionary decisions in the Cattle Manager’s absence
  • Distinguish and identify cattle as to quality, health, or at risk
  • Aware of cattle nutritional and health knowledge
  • Sort and order cattle per manager’s specifications and requirements
  • Receiving or rejection of cattle
  • Perform proper documentation of all cattle received
  • Help schedule and place all feedyard staff and coordinate their activities
  • Assist with maintaining proper health care supplies
  • Establish proper cattle care crews
  • Perform maintenance of all cattle care facilities
  • Manage cattle sorting and classification
  • Maintain accurate inventory of cattle in home pens, hospital pens, etc.
  • Manage maintenance of medicine inventories
  • Facilitate movements of cattle across the feedyard
  • Run or approve any clearance reports on all pens to be shipped
  • Structure and maintain an efficient feedyard schedule
  • Manage and support a continual observance and enforcement of safety policies and procedures

Qualifications and Skills

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Class A CDL license (or must be able to obtain within 60 days)
  • Detailed oriented to provide accurate and consistent work
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Work independently and as a team member
  • Knowledge of feedyard cattle processing programs including animal health and habits
  • Experience in managing employee labor, feeding, herd health, & BQA
  • General computer knowledge

Special Conditions / Requirements:

  • Operating computerized machinery
  • Livestock accidents, moving machinery, contaminated medical equipment, vehicular and livestock traffic

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

  • Heavy lifting, walking, long-term standing, climbing equipment
  • Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds regularly

Moving machinery

Extreme weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, hair, heat, cold, wind, dust, etc.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive Salary Package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k Company match 
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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