Pen Rider at HARRIS FEEDING CO

Coalinga, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cattle Handling, Horsemanship, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Animal Welfare, Record Keeping, Physical Fitness

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Harris Ranch Feeding Company - Coalinga, CA 93210 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: $16.90 - $22.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: General Labor Job Summary: The Pen Rider will move, sort, and pull cattle that require treatment throughout the feedlot on horseback. Reports to: Cowboy Assistant Supervisor and Cowboy Supervisor. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for observing strays, poor doers, downer animals, or other animals not destined for processing. Gather, sort, count, and load cattle for harvest. Ride pens per daily schedule identifying sickness and injuries. Accurately record pulled cattle removed from pens. Receive, ship, unload and move cattle as needed. Safely Move cattle from pens as directed. Maintain cleanliness of horse facilities and tack. Act in accordance with all applicable safety animal welfare regulations and company policies. Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities: Must recognize sick or injured cattle, skillfully pull them out of the pen, and move them to the hospital. Must have good horsemanship skills. Essential to have full knowledge of livestock handling skills. Must be able to count cattle accurately. Excellent verbal communication. Attention to detail. Must work well in a team-oriented environment. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Physical Requirements: Requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions Must be able to lift and push 50 pounds at a time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. Harris Ranch Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Harris Feeding Company participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

Responsibilities

The Pen Rider is responsible for moving, sorting, and pulling cattle that require treatment throughout the feedlot on horseback. They must observe and identify sick or injured cattle and maintain cleanliness of horse facilities.