Feedlot Pen Rider and Cowboy

Job overview

The Feedlot Pen Rider and Cowboy role is onsite in Bloomfield, NE. Compensation is described as competitive and based on experience and skill, with no numeric pay specified. Mark Miller Cattle operates a cattle and horse operation and is seeking an experienced horseman and cattle worker. The pen rider monitors cattle from horseback, identifies health concerns, and communicates observations to the feedlot manager and animal health team. The role also maintains the health, conditioning, and readiness of horses used in daily feedlot work.

What you'll do

• Ride feedlot pens daily and observe cattle
• identify illness, injury, lameness, off-feed behavior, or poor performance
• communicate health concerns
• assist with sorting, processing, shipping, and gathering cattle
• handle cattle using low-stress practices
• feed and care for horses
• monitor horse health and conditioning
• coordinate veterinary and farrier care
• maintain tack, horse facilities, pastures, corrals, fencing, and water systems
• keep relevant care records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

feedlot pen rider

cowboy

cattle

horsemanship

bloomfield ne

mark miller cattle

full-time

feedlot

horse care

cattle health

outdoor work

weekend and holiday work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Fully paid employee health insurance
• dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• paid time off
• performance incentives
• employee housing.

Why this role

Requires significant horse and cattle experience, including riding horses around cattle; work may include early mornings, weekends, holidays, and additional hours depending on cattle needs, weather, and horse care.

About the employer

Mark Miller LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming. Sector: 11.