Pen Rider needed at Cattle Ranch in Melba, Idaho

Wilson Creek Cattle Feeders

Email
[email protected]
Phone
208-495-2315
Location
Melba, ID
Job Type
Full Time, Year round
Salary
DOE
Date Posted
January 31, 2025
Housing Offered
No
Experience
0-2 yrs
How to Apply
Via Email

Wilson Creek Cattle Feeders is hiring for the position of Pen Rider. This is a full-time job, located in Melba, Idaho. The Pen rider position is responsible for detection, diagnosis and safe handling of sick and injured cattle.

Responsibilities include:

  • Riding assigned pens daily
  • Being accountable for cattle health in assigned pens by detecting sick or injured cattle
  • Sorting cattle including shipping/receiving, strays out of pens and mixed pens
  • Cattle moves within the feed yard
  • Gathering loose cattle and taking them to their appropriate pens
  • Checking water tanks to ensure they are functioning
  • Reporting general pen maintenance/ problematic pens with manager
  • Calling in mortalities and animals for euthanasia to manager
  • Ensuring holding pens are emptied daily
  • General care for your horse (s) (vaccinating, feeding)
  • Maintain and cleaning your area i.e. tack, horse stall, water tank, hay feeder with in the facility
  • Staying current with all required trainings
  • Processing cattle

Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

  • Cattle handling knowledge and experience
  • Intermediate to advanced horsemanship skills
  • Knowledge of sick or injured cattle, including basic animal health diagnosis
  • Punctual
  • Must be team-oriented
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Feedlot, sale barn or ranch experience is preferred
  • Beef Quality Assurance experience or able to maintain a certificate
  • Commitment to safety and quality culture

Position requires:

  • Individual must be able to work holidays, extended hours and weekends
  • Individual must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
  • Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally. Sitting, lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling, and reaching/handling/grasping frequently; standing, walking, carrying, bending, twisting, climbing; stairs and kneeling rarely
  • Must be able to pass a company drug/alcohol test

Compensation:

  • Hourly pay
  • Vacation time
  • Offer Health Ins./Vision and Dental
  • Retirement
  • Feed and farrier services up to three horses

To Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume along with three (3) references to our email address.

Email
[email protected]

Phone
208-495-2315

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