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Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Manager

Boardman, OR · On-site

The Cattle Manager will be directly responsible for care and health of all feedyard cattle, as well as all activities relating to cattle including transmittal of appropriate paperwork. The cattle ...

Northwest Beef Express

NBX Cattle Driver

Hermiston, OR · On-site

You'll be behind the wheel of a Big Blue Peterbilt , pulling a cattle trailer through wide-open highway, mountain passes, and honest-to-goodness ranch country. If that sounds like your kind of office ...

Northwest Beef Express LLC

NBX Cattle Driver

Nyssa, OR · On-site

You'll be behind the wheel of a Big Blue Peterbilt , pulling a cattle trailer through wide-open highway, mountain passes, and honest-to-goodness ranch country. If that sounds like your kind of office ...

Northwest Beef Express

NBX Cattle Driver

Nyssa, OR · On-site

You'll be behind the wheel of a Big Blue Peterbilt , pulling a cattle trailer through wide-open highway, mountain passes, and honest-to-goodness ranch country. If that sounds like your kind of office ...

J.R. Simplot Company

Temp Parts Clerk (ZX Ranch)

Paisley, OR · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

... cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Summary Processes work orders ... crews, and all ranch facilities by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and ...

Simplot

Temp Parts Clerk (ZX Ranch)

Paisley, OR

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

... cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Summary Processes work orders ... crews, and all ranch facilities by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and ...

Simplot

Temp Parts Clerk (ZX Ranch)

Paisley, OR · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

... cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Summary Processes work orders ... crews, and all ranch facilities by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and ...

Simplot Company

Temp Parts Clerk (ZX Ranch)

Paisley, OR

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

... farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture ... crews, and all ranch facilities by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cattle ranch in Oregon is $18.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $20.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cattle rancher?

A cattle ranch job involves raising and managing cattle for beef or dairy production. Responsibilities may include feeding, herding, branding, maintaining ranch equipment, and ensuring the health of the herd. Workers may also assist in breeding efforts, monitor pasture conditions, and help with irrigation or fencing. Ranch jobs require physical labor and knowledge of livestock care. Some roles may also involve operating machinery or handling sales and transportation of cattle.

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To thrive as a Cattle Rancher, you need knowledge of animal husbandry, pasture management, and general agricultural practices, often gained through hands-on experience or agricultural studies. Proficiency in using ranch equipment, livestock tracking systems, and sometimes certifications in animal handling or pesticide application are common requirements. Strong problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a small team are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure healthy livestock, efficient operations, and effective management of daily ranch activities in often challenging environments.

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Cattle Ranchers usually work outdoors in all types of weather, handling livestock, maintaining pastures, and operating equipment throughout the year. The job often requires early mornings, late evenings, and some weekend or holiday shifts, especially during calving season or periods of increased activity. While some responsibilities are solitary, ranchers also coordinate with veterinarians, suppliers, and sometimes supervise ranch hands. The role is physically demanding but offers a strong sense of accomplishment for those who enjoy working with animals and in natural settings.

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Infographic showing various Cattle Ranch job openings in Oregon as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,246 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Cattle Manager

North Powder, OR • On-site

Beef Northwest Feeders LLC
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Beef Northwest Feeders LLCexternal

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description:

Directly responsible for care and health of all feedyard cattle, as well as all activities relating to cattle including transmittal of appropriate paperwork. He or she will lead and work with the pen riders, cattle doctors, and processing crew. They will oversee the overall direction, performance and evaluation of supervises, employee adherence to company policies, and prepare employee performance reviews of cattle department employees. Will participate in the annual budget process and monthly budget meetings. Responsible for assisting with all medicine and processing pharmaceuticals and supply inventories, including product usage and inventory control. They will work closely with the Yard Manager, Assistant Yard Manager, Feed Manager, Yard Maintenance Manager, and consulting veterinarian.


Specific Job Functions:

  • Daily supervision of all cattle departments. This includes delegating and assigning work for Pen Riders, Processing, and Vet Crew.
  • Manage the movement of cattle from starting, throughout the feeding cycle, and shipment out of the yard.
  • Oversee and support shipping and receiving. Evaluates condition, type and background of cattle. Communicates cattle receiving’s to all affected feedyard staff.
  • Prepares processing work order and schedules processing of cattle with processing crew.
  • Supervises veterinary treatment of sick cattle by Cattle Doctor and treatment entry into the vet computer system. Oversees treatment regimes, cattle health, and sick animal recovery. Responsible for all hospital pen inventories.
  • Transmits daily or supervises the transmission of all cattle activity paperwork to the
  • Cattle Analyst including receiving paperwork, pen movements and pen pulls, shipments, and death notices.
  • Ensures all housekeeping is completed.
  • Communicates needed pen repairs and maintenance to the Yard Maintenance Manager.
  • Coordinates with the Feed Manager regarding feed schedules and cattle movements.
  • Prepares weekly medicine and processing supplies order, counts inventory at month end and prepares inventory reconciliation.
  • May be assigned customer relations responsibilities, which would include cattle performance communication with the customer, discussion of placements and possible ranch visits.
  • Provide 2 to 3 good horses to utilize in the yard.
  • Reconcile all lot headcounts on last shipment day for closeout purposes.
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a large feedlot managing people
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Excellent animal health and handling skills
  • Must be self-motivated
  • Able to lead and direct people to achieve operational goals
  • Bilingual is a plus