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Harris Ranch Beef Company

Pen Rider (24928)

Coalinga, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $22/hr

The Pen Rider will move, sort, and pull cattle that require treatment throughout the feedlot on horseback. Reports to: Cowboy Assistant Supervisor and Cowboy Supervisor. Duties/Responsibilities:

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Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Head Pen Rider

Yuma, CO · On-site

JOB TITLE: Head Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager FLSA STATUS: AG Exempt, Salaried FUNCTION ... movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ...

Simplot Company

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Burbank, WA

SummaryAs a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle. Your responsibilities include monitoring livestock health, identifying animals in need of attention, and ...

Simplot

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Burbank, WA · On-site

Summary As a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle. Your responsibilities include monitoring livestock health, identifying animals in need of attention, and ...

J.R. Simplot Company

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Burbank, WA · On-site

Summary As a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle. Your responsibilities include monitoring livestock health, identifying animals in need of attention, and ...

Simplot

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Burbank, WA

Summary As a Feedlot Cowboy, you'll play a vital role in caring for our feedlot cattle. Your responsibilities include monitoring livestock health, identifying animals in need of attention, and ...

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How much do feedlot pen rider jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for feedlot pen rider in the United States is $20.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for a Feedlot Pen Rider?

A typical day for a Feedlot Pen Rider involves riding through feedlot pens to monitor cattle health, checking for signs of illness or injury, and sorting or moving cattle as needed. You’ll work closely with veterinarians, feedlot managers, and other pen riders to ensure proper treatment and record-keeping. Expect to spend much of your time outdoors in varying weather conditions, and be prepared for physically demanding work that requires both attention to detail and quick decision-making. Effective teamwork and communication are central, as you’ll often coordinate with others to handle cattle safely and efficiently. This role is vital in maintaining the wellbeing of the feedlot’s livestock and ensuring smooth daily operations.

What is a Feedlot Pen Rider job?

A Feedlot Pen Rider is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of cattle in a feedlot. Their duties typically include riding through pens on horseback to spot sick or injured animals, administering basic treatments, and moving cattle as needed. They play a crucial role in maintaining herd health by identifying issues early and working with veterinarians and feedlot staff. Strong horsemanship and knowledge of cattle behavior are essential skills for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Feedlot Pen Rider position, and why are they important?

Success as a Feedlot Pen Rider requires strong horsemanship, livestock handling experience, and an understanding of animal health and welfare. Familiarity with feedlot management systems, cattle identification technology, and sometimes certifications like Beef Quality Assurance are valuable technical assets. Excellent observation skills, effective communication, and reliability help Feedlot Pen Riders efficiently identify animal health issues and coordinate with team members. These skills are essential for maintaining herd health, ensuring timely interventions, and supporting overall feedlot productivity.

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Infographic showing various Feedlot Pen Rider job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 61% Full Time, and 35% Part Time. Highlights an 79% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,416 per year, or $20.4 per hour.
Head Pen Rider

Head Pen Rider

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Yuma, CO

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Head Pen Rider

REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager

FLSA STATUS: AG Exempt, Salaried

FUNCTION: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Supervises pen riders. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  • Utilizes a horse to ride through assigned pens daily and identify sick animals by observing outward signs of distress; segregates sick cattle for treatment by driving them to nearest hospital pen; calls deads in for removal.

  • Assists in the shipment of fat cattle by opening gates, driving cattle to shipping areas for weighing; counting cattle and separating strays; checking withdrawals.

  • Moves/drives cattle from one area of the yard to another humanely by utilizing low-stress techniques including the slow movement of cattle.

  • Returns treated cattle to home pens from hospitals daily.

  • Returns stray animals to home pens.

  • Rides horse safely by awareness of surroundings and exercise of caution in dangerous situations.

  • Maintains appearance of break room by properly disposing of trash, wiping feet upon entering, and sweeping/mopping according to the posted schedule.

  • Maintains cleanliness of horse facilities by sweeping floors, maintaining stalls, etc...

  • Reports observed pen maintenance issues to appropriate yard employees for repair (broken water tanks, bunks, holes, etc.).

  • Alerts supervisor to possible problem pens through awareness of unusual trends (including concerns about feed, conditions of cattle received, etc).

  • Sets a positive example for employees by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies. Communicates critical safety information to employees by conducting regular safety training; monitors workplace for unsafe/non-compliant behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Supervisory experience.

  • Ability to ride a horse in a safe manner.

  • Ability to furnish gentle horse and tack.

  • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to apply these functions using units and weights.

  • Knowledge of cattle breeds and characteristics.

  • Flexibility to work varied hours should shipping necessitate it.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

COMPETENCY:

Expected to adapt to changes in the work environment, have the ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, prioritize and plan work activities, set goals and objectives, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to ride a horse daily and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Frequently to Occasionally the employee is required to push/pull, reach, bend, run, sit, stand, jump, climb, squat, kneel, lift, carry, twist, grasp/squeeze. Working with or near cattle, horses, vehicles and equipment in all weather conditions.

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