Pen Rider - Hereford, TX
Company: Friona Industries
Location: Hereford
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description *Please note, doctoring cattle
duties may also be assigned* 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 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 •
Promote, support, and participate in all company policies,
procedures and programs Specific Knowledge: • Basic Knowledge of
livestock health and habits • Knowledge of fundamental animal
health programs • Understand and apply human handling policies and
procedure of cattle and horse livestock • Understand the consulting
veterinarian’s requirements regarding cattle to be pulled •
Experienced in safe horse riding, handling, and maintenance Special
Conditions / Requirements: • Physical Requirements Include:
standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, shoveling, working
equipment, and handling livestock, mounting, dismounting and riding
• Considerable exposure to weather such as: rain, sleet, snow,
hail, heat, cold, wind, and dust • Daily close proximity to
livestock • Occasional physical exertion during administration of
medical attention It is our policy to provide equal employment
opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of
race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability
veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding
federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.
Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the
U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from
each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Powered
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