Pen Rider / Vaquero (Burbank, WA)

Simplot•Burbank, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Join Our Team. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in caring for livestock, and have strong horsemanship skills, this could be the opportunity for you. As a Pen Rider, you'll play an important role in maintaining the health and well-being of our cattle while contributing to the success of daily feedlot operations. In this hands-on position, you'll spend your days horseback in the pens, monitoring cattle health, identifying animals that need attention, and working closely with managers and veterinary staff to ensure proper care and treatment. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values animal welfare, safety, and stockmanship.

Requirements

Experience working with cattle in one or more segments of the beef industry, including: Cow-calf operations, Stocker operations, Feedlot cattle feeding operations.
Strong understanding of cattle health and animal condition, typically gained through at least two years of feedlot or ranch experience.
Adequate horsemanship skills in a feedlot environment.
Ability to provide your own tack.
Ability to read and understand basic instructions, correspondence, and workplace communications.
Ability to write simple, clear correspondence.
Comfortable communicating with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and visitors in both one-on-one and small group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work with weights, measurements, distances, and U.S. currency.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to use sound judgment and common sense when addressing routine operational situations.
Mount and dismount a horse multiple times throughout the day.
Remain in the saddle for extended periods.
Safely mount and dismount horses during winter conditions to break ice when necessary.
Frequently push, pull, twist, and maneuver while riding horseback.
Stand, walk, and regularly use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Maintain visual abilities necessary for the job, including distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Ride horseback through feedlot pens to observe cattle and identify animals that are sick, injured, or showing signs of stress.
Safely remove cattle that require medical attention.
Administer treatments and medications according to protocols established by the Staff Veterinarian.
Help ensure all livestock are handled safely, professionally, and humanely.
Assist with receiving, unloading, sorting, and processing cattle.
Move and rotate cattle between pens according to operational and production schedules.
Partner with the Feedlot Manager, Cattle Manager/Supervisor, and Lead Cowboy to support the daily needs of the operation.
Perform additional duties as needed to support overall feedlot success.
Maintain healthy and productive horses through feeding, training, shoeing, and basic medical care.
Ensure horses are fit and ready to safely perform daily work activities.