Pen Rider - Littlefield, TX

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 a...