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Agri Beef

Feedlot Pen Rider

American Falls, ID · On-site

Conduct pen and equipment inspections * Notify appropriate personnel regarding dead cattle and repairs/maintenance needed * Administer injections and other treatments as directed by Animal Health ...

Simplot Company

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Burbank, WA · On-site

$21.52/hr

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including ...

Simplot

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Burbank, WA · On-site

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including ...

Simplot

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Burbank, WA · On-site

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including ...

HARRIS FEEDING CO

Cattle Clerk (24566)

Coalinga, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Formulates Excel spreadsheets to ensure daily operations are met for shipping fat cattle, daily death sheets, and pen rider performance. * Ensures hospital quality control using Best Management ...

HARRIS FEEDING CO

Cattle Clerk (25327)

Coalinga, CA

$18 - $20/hr

Formulates excel spreadsheets to ensure that daily operations are met for shipping fat cattle, daily, death sheets, and pen rider performance. * Ensures hospital quality control using Best Management ...

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PBV

2nd Shift Walkie Rider Order Picker

Saint Pauls, NC · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Equipment may include single or double forklifts, High Speed Picking Area (HSPA) Claw, walkie-rider ... paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers. SUPERVISORY ...

PBV

2nd Shift Walkie Rider Order Picker

Saint Pauls, NC · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Equipment may include single or double forklifts, High Speed Picking Area (HSPA) Claw, walkie-rider ... paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers. SUPERVISORY ...

PBV

Warehouse Associate

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

... walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.

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How much do pen rider jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pen Rider position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pen Rider, you need strong horsemanship abilities, cattle handling skills, and a solid understanding of animal health, often gained through hands-on experience or agricultural training. Proficiency with basic livestock management tools and, in some operations, familiarity with feedlot management software or animal health recordkeeping systems is beneficial. Excellent observation skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently make someone stand out in this position. These competencies are crucial for ensuring livestock wellbeing, efficient pen management, and seamless coordination with feedlot teams.

What is a Pen Rider job?

A Pen Rider is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the health and welfare of cattle in feedlots. They ride horseback or use ATVs to check pens for sick, injured, or stressed animals, ensuring timely treatment. Duties include sorting cattle, moving them between pens, and communicating with veterinarians and feedlot staff. The job requires strong horsemanship, attention to detail, and knowledge of animal health and behavior. Pen Riders play a crucial role in ensuring cattle are properly cared for and feedlot operations run efficiently.

What are some common challenges Pen Riders face on the job?

Pen Riders often deal with challenges such as quickly identifying sick or injured animals among large herds, working in varying weather conditions, and managing the physical demands of riding for extended periods. They must also navigate the complexities of safely moving cattle through pens to minimize stress and injury. Adaptability and attention to detail are essential, as conditions in the feedlot can change rapidly. However, overcoming these challenges is rewarding and plays a key role in maintaining animal health and overall feedlot productivity.

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Pen Rider - Cactus Feedyard

Pen Rider - Cactus Feedyard

Cactus Feeders Co.

Cactus, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Location: Cactus Feedyard in Cactus, Texas

Interested candidates are welcome to apply online or in person at 12100 Cactus Feeders Rd in Cactus, TX 79013. We are located behind the JBS Plant.


About the Company:

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% Employee Owned, producing a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.


About the Position:

A Pen Rider is responsible for daily observation and care of cattle by riding horseback through assigned pens to identify animals showing signs of illness, injury, or distress. This role plays a critical part in animal health, welfare, and overall feedyard performance by promptly identifying and segregating cattle requiring treatment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Receive and check in cattle, including weighing, unloading, and verifying head counts
  • Assign and place cattle into designated pens
  • Ride pens daily to observe cattle health and behavior
  • Identify, pull, and segregate sick or injured cattle for treatment
  • Assist with processing cattle, including working cattle through handling facilities
  • Sort and ship cattle as needed
  • Perform general maintenance and minor repairs of feedyard facilities and equipment
  • Ride a horse and work cattle on foot as required
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support feedyard operations


Qualifications:

  • Ability to provide and maintain a suitable horse and tack for daily work (Required)
  • Prior experience in one or more cattle production segments (cow-calf, stocker, or cattle feeding) preferred
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred but not required
  • Strong livestock-handling skills and attention to animal health and welfare
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Pay & Benefits:

  • Hourly compensation based on experience and skillset
  • Full-time position with bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Monthly horse stipend to support horse care and upkeep
  • Competitive and affordable insurance package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 100% Paid Retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Continuing education scholarships available for employees and eligible immediate family members

Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


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