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Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Eckley, CO

Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens. * Gather ... Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable. * Willingness to work non-traditional ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Sublette, KS

Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens. * Gather ... Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable. * Willingness to work non-traditional ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Leoti, KS

Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens. * Gather ... Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable. * Willingness to work non-traditional ...

Balance4ward

Feedlot Performance Internship

Omaha, NE · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

You'll gain exposure to cattle health, feed management, operational efficiency, data analysis ... If a home address is within drivable distance, the intern may commute. The Balance4ward Internship ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Wray, CO

Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens. * Gather ... Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable. * Willingness to work non-traditional ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Yuma, CO

Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens. * Gather ... Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable. * Willingness to work non-traditional ...

Weber Beef

Feedlot Assistant Manager

Geneseo, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Based on experience -- well-experienced candidates can start at $25.00/hour About Weber Beef Weber ... Pulling and doctoring sick cattle, and administering vaccinations and treatments * Processing ...

UnCommon Farms LLC

Feedlot Assistant Manager

Geneseo, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Based on experience - well-experienced candidates can start at $25.00/hour About Weber Beef Weber ... Pulling and doctoring sick cattle, and administering vaccinations and treatments * Processing ...

UnCommon Farms

Feedlot Assistant Manager

Geneseo, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Based on experience - well-experienced candidates can start at $25.00/hour About Weber Beef Weber ... Pulling and doctoring sick cattle, and administering vaccinations and treatments * Processing ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Pen Rider

Wellington, CO

Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ... Returns treated cattle to home pens from hospitals. * Returns stray animals to home pens. * Rides ...

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How much do home based cattle feedlot jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for home based cattle feedlot in the United States is $17.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a home based cattle feedlot?

A home based cattle feedlot is a small-scale livestock operation where cattle are confined and fed a specialized diet to promote rapid growth and weight gain, typically on a family farm or rural property. Unlike large commercial feedlots, these operations are managed at home and often involve fewer animals. Feedlots help producers efficiently finish cattle for market by controlling nutrition, health, and environmental conditions. Starting a home based feedlot can be a practical way for families or individuals to add value to their cattle and increase farm income.

What are some common challenges faced when managing a home based cattle feedlot, and how can they be addressed?

Managing a home-based cattle feedlot often involves challenges such as maintaining animal health, effective waste management, and ensuring feed efficiency. Disease prevention requires regular monitoring and good biosecurity practices. Waste disposal must comply with local environmental regulations, which may require constructing proper storage or composting systems. Additionally, balancing feed rations for optimal growth can be complex, so working with a nutritionist or utilizing feed management software can help. Collaboration with local veterinarians, extension agents, and agricultural suppliers is also key to overcoming these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home based cattle feedlot operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Based Cattle Feedlot Operator, you need knowledge of animal husbandry, livestock nutrition, and basic business management, often supported by agricultural education or hands-on experience. Familiarity with feedlot management software, livestock handling equipment, and possibly certifications in animal welfare or food safety are typical technical requirements. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication with suppliers and buyers are valuable soft skills. These abilities are crucial for ensuring healthy livestock, efficient operations, and profitability in a competitive agricultural environment.

What is the difference between Home Based Cattle Feedlot vs Cattle Ranch Worker?

AspectHome Based Cattle FeedlotCattle Ranch Worker
Work EnvironmentIndoor and controlled environment, often at a specific facilityOutdoor, on ranches, working across large open land
Required CredentialsBasic knowledge of cattle management, sometimes certifications in animal careExperience with livestock, often no formal certification required
Job FocusFeeding, health monitoring, and managing cattle in a confined settingGrazing, herding, and general livestock care in open ranges

Home Based Cattle Feedlot jobs involve managing cattle in a confined, indoor environment with a focus on feeding and health monitoring, often requiring specific animal care knowledge. Cattle Ranch Workers operate outdoors on ranches, focusing on grazing and herding cattle across large areas. Both roles are essential in cattle industry operations but differ mainly in environment and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Cattle Feedlot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,306 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Pen Rider

Eckley, CO

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


Overview: As a Pen Rider, you will be responsible for identifying and applying appropriate treatment to sick cattle ensuring all livestock is handled in a safe, professional and humane manner.
Essential functions
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Review daily agenda for cattle movements.
  • If shipping, perform and verify head counts, retrieve cattle from all applicable pens and move to scales and shipping pens.
  • On horseback, safely ride through pens, inspect cattle and make decisions about pulling animals to be evaluated and treated based off appearance and other signs of illness.
  • Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens.
  • Gather and move strays back to appropriate lots and pens.
  • Notify appropriate personnel regarding dead cattle and repairs or maintenance needed.
  • Maintain physical condition of horse(s) and tack.
  • Ensure compliance with all OSHA/Safety procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Maintain housekeeping of horse barn and tack rooms.
  • Maintain inventory of horse feed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
  • Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
  • Adequate mathematical skills: Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
  • Adequate horsemanship skills
  • Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable.
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours as required
  • This individual must have the ability to work with a team, or individually.
  • Ability to communicate in English is preferred, not required.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
Supervisory responsibilities
  • None 
Work environment
  • You will be required to work at times in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, heat, cold.
  • Ability to work nights on occasions, weekends, and holidays.
Physical demands
  • Ability to sit in a saddle for long periods of time.
  • Ability to work extended hours 10-11 hours per day.
  • This individual must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Individual must be able to push, pull, and twist often on horseback.
  • Pull oneself up on a horse with just one side of their body (one leg and one arm) 3-4 times per day.
  • Must be able to throw a saddle onto a horse (twisting while using force to lift 30-40lb saddle up to eye level)
  • Reaching out away from body to pull 8lb gate rods up at a 56 degree angle while sitting on and holding onto a horse 130 times per days.
  • Must be able to push gate open from horseback using one arm extended out and away from body while controlling the horse 130 times per day.
  • Must be able to perform a higher volume of lifting gate rods and pushing gates open once per week for 3-4 hours when shipping cattle. (Opening 70 more gates on top of the normal 130 opened per day.)
  • When applicable during freezing conditions, must be able to mount and unmount horse to break ice.
Travel required
  •  None 
Required education and experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Adequate horsemanship skills
Preferred education and experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working with and identifying sick cattle in a feedlot setting
  • Adequate horsemanship skills – feedlot setting
Competitive compensation and benefits including:
  • 401K Company Match
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Cobalt Cattle Company LLC participates in E-Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Cobalt Cattle Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer
Note: Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed.  They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.  Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.  Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management.  This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee’s signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee’s “at will” employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time.

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