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AgSource

Weekend Cattle Feeder

Sioux Center, IA · On-site

Weekend feeding of cattle. Key Responsibilities: * Figures load sizes and feeds cattle twice a day. * Operates heavy machinery safely and responsibly, including but not limited to: feed trucks and ...

Farm Systems

Weekend Cattle Feeder

Sioux Center, IA · On-site

Weekend feeding of cattle. Key Responsibilities: * Figures load sizes and feeds cattle twice a day. * Operates heavy machinery safely and responsibly, including but not limited to: feed trucks and ...

Urus

Weekend Cattle Feeder

Sioux Center, IA

Weekend feeding of cattle. Key Responsibilities: * Figures load sizes and feeds cattle twice a day. * Operates heavy machinery safely and responsibly, including but not limited to: feed trucks and ...

AgSource

Weekend Cattle Feeder

Sioux Center, IA

Weekend feeding of cattle. Key Responsibilities: * Figures load sizes and feeds cattle twice a day. * Operates heavy machinery safely and responsibly, including but not limited to: feed trucks and ...

Urus Group LP

Weekend Cattle Feeder

Sioux Center, IA · On-site

Weekend feeding of cattle. Key Responsibilities: * Figures load sizes and feeds cattle twice a day. * Operates heavy machinery safely and responsibly, including but not limited to: feed trucks and ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Cattle Manager

Wray, CO · On-site

Every Cobalt Cattle employee plays a vital role in ensuring our team is reliable and strong. Together we care, feed and grow all kinds. Owning a tight bond with our cattle and horses, our pen riders ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Every Cobalt Cattle employee plays a vital role in ensuring our team is reliable and strong. Together we care, feed and grow all kinds. Owning a tight bond with our cattle and horses, our pen riders ...

Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Manager

Boardman, OR · On-site

The Cattle Manager will be directly responsible for care and health of all feedyard cattle, as well as all activities relating to cattle including transmittal of appropriate paperwork. The cattle ...

Trans Ova Genetics

Cattle Feeder

Sioux Center, IA · On-site

Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations * Maintain a safe, professional ... cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to ...

Northwest Beef Express

NBX Cattle Driver

Hermiston, OR · On-site

Home most weekends * NBX covers 85% of health, vision, and dental * 401(k) with a 100% match on ... Brand new to cattle hauling? We'll show you the ropes. The work is full-time, year-round, running ...

Northwest Beef Express LLC

NBX Cattle Driver

Nyssa, OR · On-site

Home most weekends * NBX covers 85% of health, vision, and dental * 401(k) with a 100% match on ... Brand new to cattle hauling? We'll show you the ropes. The work is full-time, year-round, running ...

AgSource

Cattle Feeder

Sioux Center, IA

Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations * Maintain a safe, professional ... cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to ...

Northwest Beef Express

NBX Cattle Driver

Nyssa, OR · On-site

Home most weekends * NBX covers 85% of health, vision, and dental * 401(k) with a 100% match on ... Brand new to cattle hauling? We'll show you the ropes. The work is full-time, year-round, running ...

Northwest Beef Express

NBX Cattle Driver

Nyssa, OR · On-site

Home most weekends * NBX covers 85% of health, vision, and dental * 401(k) with a 100% match on ... Brand new to cattle hauling? We'll show you the ropes. The work is full-time, year-round, running ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Cattle Manager

Wray, CO

Overview: Manages the movement of cattle from the introduction onto the feed yard, all the way through, and including their shipment out of the feed yard, maximizing cattle performance and ...

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How much do weekend cattle jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend cattle in the United States is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend cattle worker?

Weekend Cattle workers are individuals who are responsible for the care and management of cattle on weekends. Their duties often include feeding, watering, checking the health of the herd, maintaining fences, and assisting with any emergencies that arise. This role is essential for farms or ranches that require daily livestock care, even outside regular weekday hours. Weekend cattle workers may be employed part-time or on a rotating schedule to ensure livestock are well cared for every day.

What are some common challenges faced by weekend cattle workers, and how can they be addressed?

Weekend cattle workers often face challenges such as managing livestock in varying weather conditions, coordinating tasks with full-time staff, and handling emergencies like animal health issues. To address these, it's important to stay up-to-date with basic animal care practices, maintain clear communication with the weekday team, and be prepared for physical demands. Building strong relationships with other ranch hands and being proactive in learning can help ensure smoother operations and a more rewarding experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend cattle worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Cattle Worker, you need basic livestock handling skills, physical stamina, and ideally some experience or training in animal husbandry. Familiarity with farm equipment, fencing tools, and possibly certifications in animal welfare or safety are valued. Strong observation skills, reliability, and effective communication are important soft skills for managing cattle and coordinating with farm owners or other workers. These abilities ensure animal well-being, operational efficiency, and safety during weekend farm operations.

What is the difference between Weekend Cattle vs Weekend Horse Handler?

AspectWeekend CattleWeekend Horse Handler
Required CredentialsBasic livestock handling knowledge, sometimes certifications in animal careEquine handling experience, certifications in horse care or riding
Work EnvironmentRanches, farms, livestock facilitiesStables, riding arenas, farms
Employer & IndustryAgriculture, livestock farmsEquestrian centers, farms, ranches
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Weekend Cattle and Weekend Horse Handler roles both involve animal care in rural or farm settings. While they share similar environments and some basic livestock handling skills, cattle roles focus on managing cattle, whereas horse handlers specialize in equine care. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position based on their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Cattle job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,173 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Weekend Cattle Feeder

AgSource

Sioux Center, IA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description


Position Purpose: Weekend feeding of cattle.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Figures load sizes and feeds cattle twice a day.
  • Operates heavy machinery safely and responsibly, including but not limited to: feed trucks and wagons, tractors, and pay loaders.
  • Keeps equipment in good working order.
  • Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed.
  • Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova's industry position.
  • Follows Trans Ova's policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements:
Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to operate farm equipment. Working conditions are primarily an outdoor environment with extreme temperatures.
Other skills/experience:
Previous farm/heavy equipment experience required.
Ability to work with numbers.
Good communication and organizational skills.
About Us
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd's genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive "tools" available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry - Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.

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