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Weekend Cattle Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Truck Loader (25329)

Coalinga, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

Cowboy Supervisor and Cattle Manager.Duties/Responsibilities:Responsible for noting strays, poor ... Sufficient stamina to work long shifts, including nights and weekends * Good hand strength and grip ...

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Truck Loader (25329)

Coalinga, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

Cowboy Supervisor and Cattle Manager. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for noting strays, poor ... Sufficient stamina to work long shifts, including nights and weekends * Good hand strength and grip ...

New

Truck Loader (25329)

Coalinga, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $21.75/hr

Cowboy Supervisor and Cattle Manager. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for noting strays, poor ... Sufficient stamina to work long shifts, including nights and weekends * Good hand strength and grip ...

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Unload and manage feed commodities * Support yard operations, including fencing, manure hauling ... Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations * Maintain a safe, professional ...

Cattle Production Assistant

Dumas, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

We are seeking a Cattle Production Assistant to support daily cattle procedures, data management ... including weekend rotations. * Organize and maintain inventories needed for procedures.

Unload and manage feed commodities * Support yard operations, including fencing, manure hauling ... Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations * Maintain a safe, professional ...

Unload and manage feed commodities * Support yard operations, including fencing, manure hauling ... Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations * Maintain a safe, professional ...

Cattle Production Assistant

Dumas, TX

$14.75 - $19/hr

We are seeking a Cattle Production Assistant to support daily cattle procedures, data management ... including weekend rotations. * Organize and maintain inventories needed for procedures.

Cattle Production Assistant

Dumas, TX

$14.75 - $19/hr

We are seeking a Cattle Production Assistant to support daily cattle procedures, data management ... including weekend rotations. * Organize and maintain inventories needed for procedures.

Cattle Production Assistant

Dumas, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

We are seeking a Cattle Production Assistant to support daily cattle procedures, data management ... including weekend rotations. * Organize and maintain inventories needed for procedures.

Unload and manage feed commodities * Support yard operations, including fencing, manure hauling ... Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations * Maintain a safe, professional ...

Unload and manage feed commodities * Support yard operations, including fencing, manure hauling ... Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations * Maintain a safe, professional ...

Unload and manage feed commodities * Support yard operations, including fencing, manure hauling ... Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations * Maintain a safe, professional ...

Cattle Production Assistant

Dumas, TX

$14.75 - $19/hr

We are seeking a Cattle Production Assistant to support daily cattle procedures, data management ... including weekend rotations. * Organize and maintain inventories needed for procedures.

Cattle Production Assistant

Dumas, TX

$14.75 - $19/hr

We are seeking a Cattle Production Assistant to support daily cattle procedures, data management ... including weekend rotations. * Organize and maintain inventories needed for procedures.

Serve as the primary manager and point of contact for guests, receive percentage of AirBnB revenues ... Flexibility to work around the owner family's schedule, including weekend availability for grocery ...

Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 1976 in Portales, New Mexico ... Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, & holidays. * Must be able to bend, kneel, squat ...

Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 1976 in Portales, New Mexico ... Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, & holidays. * Must be able to bend, kneel, squat ...

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How much do weekend cattle manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend cattle manager in the United States is $54,276.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Cattle Manager vs Weekend Livestock Coordinator?

AspectWeekend Cattle ManagerWeekend Livestock Coordinator
CertificationsAnimal husbandry, livestock managementAnimal husbandry, livestock management
Work EnvironmentFarms, ranches, livestock facilitiesFarms, livestock events, ranches
Industry UsagePrimarily cattle-focused operationsBroader livestock, including cattle and other animals
Job FocusOverseeing cattle care and management during weekendsCoordinating livestock activities and care on weekends

The Weekend Cattle Manager and Weekend Livestock Coordinator roles share similar certifications and work environments, both focusing on livestock care in agricultural settings. However, the Cattle Manager specializes specifically in cattle operations, while the Coordinator may handle a variety of livestock. Both roles are essential for weekend farm management, but the Cattle Manager's expertise is more targeted toward cattle-specific tasks.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Cattle Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Nights, and 4% Summer. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,276 per year, or $26.1 per hour.
Pen Rider / Vaquero (Grand View, ID)

Pen Rider / Vaquero (Grand View, ID)

Simplot

Grand View, ID

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


J.R. Simplot rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

198th of 397 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

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 food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

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 administering appropriate treatments. Throughout your work, you’ll ensure that all cattle are handled safely, professionally, and humanely, contributing to the overall well-being of the livestock. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

 
  • Monitor cattle health by safely riding feedlot pens on horseback to identify sick, injured, or stressed animals, and safely remove them for medical treatment.
  • Support cattle operations by assisting with receiving, unloading, sorting, and processing livestock as directed by the Feedlot and/or Cattle Manager/Supervisor.
  • Administer medical care to sick or injured cattle in accordance with treatment plans established by the Staff Veterinarian.
  • Move and rotate cattle between pens as instructed by the Cattle Manager/Supervisor and/or Lead Cowboy to align with production schedules.
  • Care for horses by training, shoeing, feeding, and providing medical treatment to maintain healthy, productive animals.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned to support overall feedlot operations. 
Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (preferred but not required). 
  • Previous experience working with cattle in one or more of the cattle production segments, such as cow-calf, stocker, or cattle feeding 
  • Solid knowledge of animal health and cattle conditions, typically gained through a minimum of two years in a feedlot or ranch setting. 
  • Adequate horsemanship skills – in a feedlot setting 
    • Must provide own tack 
 
Language Skills
  • Ability to read and understand basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write clear and simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group settings with customers, clients, and fellow employees. 
Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
  • Ability to perform basic calculations involving U.S. currency, as well as units of weight, volume, and distance.
 
Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common sense to follow detailed but straightforward written or verbal instructions.
  • Ability to solve problems involving a limited number of concrete variables in standardized situations. 
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. 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to mount and unmount horse multiple times a day and sit in a saddle for long periods of time.
  • When freezing conditions occur, must be able to safely mount and dismount a horse to break ice as needed.
  • Must be able to frequently push, pull, and twist while working on horseback.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. 
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. 

  • Work is performed primarily outdoors in feedlot pens with cattle present. Employees are regularly exposed to varying weather conditions, including rain, snow, wind, heat, and cold.
  • The role involves regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and occasional work near moving mechanical parts or in wet and/or humid conditions.
  • Noise levels in the work environment range from moderate to loud.
  • Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be able to work extended shifts of 10–11 hours per day.
  • Success in this role requires the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to achieve organizational goals.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Job Requisition ID: 26223

Travel Required: None

Location(s): L&L Feedlot - Grand View 

Country: United States


**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. 

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**


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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Industry

Agriculture

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boise, ID, US

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