Pen Rider - Burlington Feeders

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company:

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, today we operate 15 Feedyards and Outside Cattle Locations producing over a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

Location

Burlington, Colorado – Cactus Feeders is currently managing 3 growyards in the Burlington area, located approximately 6 miles apart. Together, these growyards have a one-time feeding capacity of approximately 25,000 head. We are seeking experienced and dedicated Pen Riders to join our animal health team.

Schedule: Full-Time | Rotational Weekends | Outdoor Work Environment

Key Responsibilities: 

• Monitor cattle health and behavior daily; identify and pull sick or injured animals for treatment
• Administer medication and treatments under supervision of veterinary or animal health protocols
• Assist with sorting, processing, and shipping of cattle
• Ride pens and perform inspections on horseback and on foot
• Maintain accurate records and communicate observations to the animal health crew and supervisors
• Identify and report maintenance needs related to fences, gates, water systems, and other facility structures
• Assist in general yard maintenance and sanitation tasks as needed
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements: 

• Ability to ride, handle, and maintain personal horses capable of working in a feedyard setting
• Knowledge of cattle behavior, handling techniques, and low-stress livestock handling (highly preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical ability to: stand, walk, ride, kneel, and bend for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, dust)
• Basic communication and record-keeping skills
• High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

Pay & Benefits: 

• Hourly Wage: $15.16–$20 per hour (based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
• Full-time position
• Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit
• Competitive & affordable health + dental + vision insurance packages
• 100% paid retirement through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K 
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Scholarships 

Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.