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Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Sublette, KS · On-site

Experience working with and identifying sick cattle in a feedlot setting * Adequate horsemanship skills - feedlot setting Competitive compensation and benefits including: * 401K Company Match

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Pen Rider

Leoti, KS · On-site

Experience working with and identifying sick cattle in a feedlot setting * Adequate horsemanship skills - feedlot setting Competitive compensation and benefits including: * 401K Company Match

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What is the difference between Working Cowboy vs Ranch Hand?

AspectWorking CowboyRanch Hand
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications, but experience and knowledge of cattle handlingSimilar; often no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on ranches, involving cattle herding and ridingOutdoor, on ranches, performing similar tasks like fencing, feeding, and maintenance
Employer & IndustryRanch owners, cattle operations, livestock farmsRanch owners, livestock farms, agricultural businesses
Common Search & ComparisonWorking Cowboy vs Ranch Hand

Both Working Cowboys and Ranch Hands work outdoors on ranches, handling cattle and maintaining the property. The terms are often used interchangeably, but 'Working Cowboy' emphasizes riding and cattle herding skills, while 'Ranch Hand' may include a broader range of farm tasks. Both roles are essential in livestock operations and require physical stamina and experience in ranch work.

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Pen Rider North #2 - Satanta, KS

Friona Industries

Satanta, KS • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Friona Industries Pen Rider's priority is to ensure and maintain the health and welfare of the cattle in the feedyard. An effective Pen Rider serves as the first line of detection and communication regarding the health and welfare of the entire feedyard. A Pen Rider will work closely with all feedyard departments both as an individual and as a member of a team to establish the highest quality care and maintenance of the feedyard to ensure the welfare of livestock while contributing to the overall success of the feedyard team.
Roles and Tasks
• Adhere to Beef Quality Assurance standards and procedures
• Observe livestock daily to recognize and report sick cattle and various feedyard problems
• Immediately report any unusual or excessive sickness to the cattle manager
• Inspect water and watering system every time a pen is entered and report any issues or maintenance necessary to the Cattle Manager
• Segregate and remove sick cattle from pens and transfer them to hospital area containment
• Place all stray cattle in proper pens and be constantly alert for cattle requiring additional attention
• Assists in shipment and movement of cattle by opening gates, driving cattle to required areas for weighing and counting, and handling strays
• Care and maintenance of horses, tack, and facilities
• Sort and return hospital cattle back to pens as required
• Rides and handles horses safely with awareness of surroundings and potential harmful situations
• Observe and record all stiff and prolapsed cattle and pull if necessary
• Continual observance and adherence of all safety policies and procedures
• Promote, support, and participate in all company policies, procedures and programs
Specific Knowledge:
• Basic Knowledge of livestock health and habits
• Knowledge of fundamental animal health programs
• Understand and apply human handling policies and procedure of cattle and horse livestock
• Understand the consulting veterinarian's requirements regarding cattle to be pulled
• Experienced in safe horse riding, handling, and maintenance
Special Conditions / Requirements:
• Physical Requirements Include: standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, shoveling, working equipment, and handling livestock, mounting, dismounting and riding
• Considerable exposure to weather such as: rain, sleet, snow, hail, heat, cold, wind, and dust
• Daily close proximity to livestock
• Occasional physical exertion during administration of medical attention
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.
Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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