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HARRIS FEEDING CO

Pen Rider (24928)

Coalinga, CA

$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:

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:

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Head Pen Rider

Yuma, CO

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

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 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 ...

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How much do hourly feedlot pen rider jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly 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 is the difference between Hourly Feedlot Pen Rider vs Feedlot Herdsman?

AspectHourly Feedlot Pen RiderFeedlot Herdsman
Primary DutiesRiding and monitoring cattle in feedlot pens, ensuring health and safetyManaging cattle health, feeding, and general herd care
Work EnvironmentFeedlot pens, outdoor, physically demandingFeedlot facilities, outdoor and indoor areas
CredentialsNone typically required; experience preferredExperience with cattle; certifications optional

The Hourly Feedlot Pen Rider primarily focuses on riding and observing cattle in feedlot pens, while the Feedlot Herdsman manages overall herd health and feeding routines. Both roles work outdoors in feedlot environments, but the Pen Rider emphasizes physical riding skills, whereas the Herdsman handles broader management tasks.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Feedlot Pen Rider job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Part Time, and 50% Temporary. Highlights an 86% Physical, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,416 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Pen Rider (24928)

HARRIS FEEDING CO

Coalinga, CA

$16.90 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Summary: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:
  • Responsible for observing strays, poor doers, downer animals, or other animals not destined for processing.
  • Gather, sort, count, and load cattle for harvest.
  • Ride pens per daily schedule identifying sickness and injuries.
  • Accurately record pulled cattle removed from pens.
  • Receive, ship, unload and move cattle as needed.
  • Safely Move cattle from pens as directed.
  • Maintain cleanliness of horse facilities and tack.
  • Act in accordance with all applicable safety animal welfare regulations and company policies.

Harris Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Harris Feeding Company participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Must recognize sick or injured cattle, skillfully pull them out of the pen, and move them to the hospital.
  • Must have good horsemanship skills.
  • Essential to have full knowledge of livestock handling skills.
  • Must be able to count cattle accurately.
  • Excellent verbal communication.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Must work well in a team-oriented environment.
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Physical Requirements:
  • Requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
  • Must be able to lift and push 50 pounds at a time.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions.

   Harris Ranch Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Harris Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Harris Feeding Company participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.

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