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Cattle Processing Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Support Third-Party Risk Management monitoring, documentation, and risk assessment processes ... The cattleman would drive their cattle from Oklahoma through Vernon to Fort Worth to sell their ...

... processes to ensure regulatory compliance and adequacy * Maintain compliance with Bank policies ... The cattleman would drive their cattle from Oklahoma through Vernon to Fort Worth to sell their ...

IVF Lab Tech

Dumas, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Support quality control processes and embryology training Requirements * Bachelor's degree in ... Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred. * Works effectively in a team as well as alone.

IVF Lab Tech

Dumas, TX

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Support quality control processes and embryology training Requirements * Bachelor's degree in ... Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred. * Works effectively in a team as well as alone.

IVF Lab Tech

Dumas, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Support quality control processes and embryology training Requirements * Bachelor's degree in ... Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred. * Works effectively in a team as well as alone.

IVF Lab Tech

Dumas, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Support quality control processes and embryology training Requirements * Bachelor's degree in ... Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred. * Works effectively in a team as well as alone.

IVF Lab Tech

Dumas, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Support quality control processes and embryology training Requirements * Bachelor's degree in ... Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred. * Works effectively in a team as well as alone.

IVF Lab Tech

Dumas, TX

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Support quality control processes and embryology training Requirements * Bachelor's degree in ... Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred. * Works effectively in a team as well as alone.

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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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Pen Rider - Cactus Feedyard

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Location: Cactus Feedyard in Cactus, Texas

Interested candidates are welcome to apply online or in person at 12100 Cactus Feeders Rd in Cactus, TX 79013. We are located behind the JBS Plant.


About the Company:

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% Employee Owned, producing a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.


About the Position:

A Pen Rider is responsible for daily observation and care of cattle by riding horseback through assigned pens to identify animals showing signs of illness, injury, or distress. This role plays a critical part in animal health, welfare, and overall feedyard performance by promptly identifying and segregating cattle requiring treatment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Receive and check in cattle, including weighing, unloading, and verifying head counts
  • Assign and place cattle into designated pens
  • Ride pens daily to observe cattle health and behavior
  • Identify, pull, and segregate sick or injured cattle for treatment
  • Assist with processing cattle, including working cattle through handling facilities
  • Sort and ship cattle as needed
  • Perform general maintenance and minor repairs of feedyard facilities and equipment
  • Ride a horse and work cattle on foot as required
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support feedyard operations


Qualifications:

  • Ability to provide and maintain a suitable horse and tack for daily work (Required)
  • Prior experience in one or more cattle production segments (cow-calf, stocker, or cattle feeding) preferred
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred but not required
  • Strong livestock-handling skills and attention to animal health and welfare
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Pay & Benefits:

  • Hourly compensation based on experience and skillset
  • Full-time position with bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Monthly horse stipend to support horse care and upkeep
  • Competitive and affordable insurance package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 100% Paid Retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Continuing education scholarships available for employees and eligible immediate family members

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.