Job Information
Friona Industries Pen Rider - Dalhart, TX in Dalhart, Texas
General Description / Objective
A 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 the 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 counting, and handling strays
Care and maintenance of horses, tack, and facilities
Sort and return hospital cattle to pens as required
Rides and handles horses safely with awareness of surroundings and potentially harmful situations
Observe and record all stiff and prolapsed cattle and pull them if necessary
Continual observance and adherence to all safety policies and procedures
Promote, support, and participate in all company policies, procedures, and programs
Other duties and job assignments are necessary for Feedyard effectiveness
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Profile / Professional Competencies
Education Requirements:
Minimum Experience Required:
One Year of feedyard experience
Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
Specific Knowledge:
Basic Knowledge of livestock health and habits
Knowledge of fundamental animal health programs
Understand and apply human handling policies and procedures of cattle and horse livestock
Understand the consulting veterinarian’s requirements regarding cattle to be pulled
Experienced in safe horse riding, handling, and maintenance
Position Requirements
Special Conditions / Requirements:
Physical Requirements Include: standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, shoveling, working equipment, handling livestock, mounting, dismounting, and riding
Considerable exposure to weather such as rain, sleet, snow, hail, heat, cold, wind, and dust
Daily proximity to livestock
Occasional physical exertion during administration of medical attention
Tools Utilized:
Horse and tack required at various locations
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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