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Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Pen Rider

Wellington, CO · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Pen Rider

Lamar, CO · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Eckley, CO · On-site

Overview: As a Pen Rider, you will be responsible for identifying and applying appropriate ... Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable. * Willingness to work non-traditional ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Pen Rider

Lamar, CO · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Leoti, KS

Overview: As a Pen Rider, you will be responsible for identifying and applying appropriate ... Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable. * Willingness to work non-traditional ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Pen Rider

Dalhart, TX · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Sublette, KS · On-site

Overview: As a Pen Rider, you will be responsible for identifying and applying appropriate ... Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry is highly desirable. * Willingness to work non-traditional ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Pen Rider

Dalhart, TX · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Pen Rider

Dalhart, TX · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Pen Rider

Yuma, CO · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Pen Rider

Dalhart, TX · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Pen Rider

Lamar, CO · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Pen Rider

Dalhart, TX · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Pen Rider

Yuma, CO · On-site

Pen Rider REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable) FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag ... Monitoring and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL ...

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:

HARRIS FEEDING CO

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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What is the difference between Overnight Feedlot Pen Rider vs Feedlot Cowhand?

AspectOvernight Feedlot Pen RiderFeedlot Cowhand
CredentialsHigh school diploma, basic riding skillsHigh school diploma, basic riding skills
Work EnvironmentNight shifts in feedlot pens, outdoor settingDay shifts, outdoor feedlot environment
Employer & IndustryFeedlots, cattle industryFeedlots, cattle industry

Both roles involve working with cattle in feedlots, but the Overnight Feedlot Pen Rider primarily works night shifts and focuses on pen maintenance and cattle movement during overnight hours. The Feedlot Cowhand typically works daytime hours, assisting with daily cattle care. While credentials and work environments are similar, shift timing and specific duties distinguish these roles.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Feedlot Pen Rider job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Pen Rider

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Wellington, CO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Pen Rider

REPORTS TO: Cattle Manager and/or Head Cowboy (where applicable)

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag Exempt

FUNCTION: 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.

  • 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 by utilizing humane low-stress techniques including the slow movement of cattle.

  • Returns treated cattle to home pens from hospitals.

  • 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 and cleaning stalls.

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

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

  • Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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 10s and 100s. Ability to apply these functions using units and weights.

  • Knowledge of cattle breeds and characteristics.

  • Flexibility to work varied hours should shipping necessitate it.

COMPETENCY:

Expected to work efficiently with minimal supervision, 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 from a standing, stooping, or sitting position. Employees will be in confinement areas with cattle and horses and must be able to safely and swiftly climb or exit the area. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching upward and downward, pinching, gripping, hearing, sitting, pushing/pulling, twisting.

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