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Urus

Seedstock Bull Herdsman, Seasonal

Meriden, WY

Support cattle processing activities, health testing, and routine animal management procedures. * Pull, sort, and move cattle using low-stress handling techniques. * Assist with sale preparation ...

AgSource

Seedstock Bull Herdsman, Seasonal

Meriden, WY · On-site

Support cattle processing activities, health testing, and routine animal management procedures. * Pull, sort, and move cattle using low-stress handling techniques. * Assist with sale preparation ...

Agri Beef

Penrider-H

Parma, ID

Pen Riders are responsible for handling, moving, inspecting, doctoring, processing and retrieving cattle in a quiet and efficient manner. Ride pens, inspect cattle and make decisions regarding health ...

Boise Valley Feeders, LLC

Penrider-H

Parma, ID

Pen Riders are responsible for handling, moving, inspecting, doctoring, processing and retrieving cattle in a quiet and efficient manner. Ride pens, inspect cattle and make decisions regarding health ...

Agri Beef

Penrider-H

Parma, ID · On-site

Pen Riders are responsible for handling, moving, inspecting, doctoring, processing and retrieving cattle in a quiet and efficient manner. Ride pens, inspect cattle and make decisions regarding health ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Every Cobalt Cattle employee plays a vital role in ensuring our team is reliable and strong ... Management trainees get experience in receiving, pen riding, doctoring, processing and milling. All ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cattle processing in the United States is $16.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cattle Processing vs Butchering?

AspectCattle ProcessingButchering
CertificationsMeat processing certifications, OSHA safety trainingMeat cutting certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, slaughterhousesButcher shops, processing plants
Job FocusPreparing cattle for sale, meat productionCutting, trimming, and packaging meat
Industry UsageMeat production industry, large-scale facilitiesRetail and wholesale meat sales, small to medium facilities

While both roles involve working with meat from cattle, Cattle Processing focuses on the entire preparation process in large-scale facilities, including slaughter and initial processing. Butchering emphasizes cutting and preparing meat for sale, often in smaller settings. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role in the meat industry.

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Infographic showing various Cattle Processing job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,822 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Assistant Cattle Manager - North #1

Sublette, KS • On-site

Friona Industries
Cattle Farming • 51 - 200 employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 17 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
  • 401kCompany 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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