Cowboy Crew - Early Settlers Growyard

Cactus Feeders Co. • Cactus, TX

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Cactus Feedyard is now hiring for its Cowboy Crew. We are seeking two experienced individuals to assist with the daily operations of the Early Settlers growyard, a growyard managed by Cactus Feeders, as well as occasional work with up to three circles of grass cattle.

Requirements

• Ability to provide and maintain personal horses and necessary tack suitable for job-related riding duties (Required)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also managing responsibilities independently and meeting assigned deadlines
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, physical examination, and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws
• Personal dogs, including working dogs, are not permitted on company property during work hours
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a physically demanding, outdoor environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Cattle Health & Doctoring
• Ride pens daily to observe cattle, identify signs of illness, injury, or stress, and pull sick cattle for treatment
• Manage hospital pens and doctor cattle according to established animal health protocols
• Accurately diagnose and administer treatments, including injections, oral medications, and topical applications
• Enter all treatments, observations, and outcomes correctly into the cattle health computer system
• Ride grass and outside cattle as needed, including roping and doctoring cattle using low-stress handling techniques
• Communicate health concerns and trends with the Cactus Feeders Manager, pen riders, and other cattle teams
• Work closely with cattle crews and yard management to ensure smooth, efficient, and low-stress cattle flow
• Inventory & Compliance
• Conduct medicine and commodity (primarily hay) inventory counts on the 15th and at the end of each month
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of animal health supplies, medicines, and equipment
• Ensure all animal health activities comply with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Hourly compensation based on experience and skillset
• Full-time position with bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
• Bi-weekly horse allowance of $400 to support horse care and upkeep
• Permission to keep up to four horses on-site (three in pens and one in the horse pasture)
• Competitive and affordable insurance package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), allowing employees to earn ownership shares in the company over time
• Continuing education scholarships are available for employees and eligible immediate family members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed