Pen Rider
Company: Niewohner Bros Inc
Location: Albion
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Goals: Process and/or treat
cattle according to established procedures Provide the best care
for all cattle Assist in all aspects of animal health Physical
Requirements: Must be able to stand on concrete for long periods of
time Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis Dress and
Personal Protective Equipment: Must wear appropriate clothing for
all operations to protect against injury such as safety glasses; no
loose clothing; gloves; ear protection; etc. Responsibilities: 1.)
In this operation it is important that every employee focus on the
priorities of: Cattle Health; Animal Welfare; Employee Safety, and;
Overall Productivity. 2.) Report to work on time each day and begin
the day’s activities. 3.) Adhere to the requirements and guidelines
established by the Owners and Manager, and adhere to the policies
included in the Employee Handbook. 4.) Perform assigned operations
and ensure they are completed accurately, consistently,
efficiently, and according to policy including delegating or
completing tasks and training. 5.) Ride and manage any horses in
your care with a focus on their well-being and overall welfare. 6.)
Process and/or treat cattle in your department in accordance with
established policies and procedures and under the instruction of
the Vet Shack Foreman. 7.) Sort and move cattle as instructed. Pen
Riders may be responsible for specific pens. 8.) Record all cattle
movement, deaths and treatments in accordance with established
procedures. 9.) Ensure adequate animal health product inventory for
doctoring and processing, and keep monthly inventory. 10.)
Communicate with Consulting Veterinarian on standard treatments,
cattle health and processing regimens. 11.) Keep the working sheds
clean, organized and efficient. 12.) Ensure medical clearance and
withdrawal times on all cattle being shipped. 13.) Load cattle for
sale and unload arriving cattle. 14.) Check all incoming cattle for
health status, appropriate paperwork, headcount, etc. 15.)
Coordinate sorts and movement with the office and feed crew. 16.)
Do your part to promote a sense of teamwork, camaraderie, safety
and an enjoyable work environment. 17.) Perform regular maintenance
of fences, waterers and feeders and keep the facilities neat and
orderly. 18.) When operating equipment, check oil and fluids, keep
the equipment and cab clean, do regular maintenance according to
established procedure, and be sure that fuel is filled at the end
of the day. 19.) Be Alert! Drive and operate all equipment
according to established operational and safety procedures. 20.)
Drive pickup trucks, 4-wheelers and machinery with basic common
sense. Dents, abuse and other carelessness will not be tolerated.
21.) Provide ideas for new and innovative ways to provide care for
cattle at the lowest possible cost with the greatest possible
efficiency. 22.) Work in coordination with the Owners and the
Manager. 23.) Do not make any purchases without the approval of
your leaders. Return with a signed receipt for all purchases and
leave that receipt in the designated location in the office. 24.)
Be aware of potential environmental issues and notify the Manager
of any concerns in this area. 25.) Keep waste to a minimum and
constantly evaluate ways to reduce costs.
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