Friona Industries Pen Rider’s priority is to ensure and maintain the health and welfare of the cattle in the feedyard.
Requirements
- Adhere to Beef Quality Assurance standards and procedures
- Observe livestock daily to recognize and report sick cattle and various feedyard problems
- 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
Benefits