Cowboy

Job Details:

Job Location:

Innovative Livestock Services Inc - GREAT BEND, KS 67530, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: None, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Category:
Other, Innovative Livestock Services, Inc. is seeking qualified Pen Riders for our feed yards located in Kansas.

This position is responsible for the health, welfare, and movement of livestock in the feedlot. Reports to Cattle Manager.

• Review daily agenda for cattle movements.
• Perform head counts, retrieve cattle from all applicable pens and move to scales and shipping pens.
• Drives cattle from one area of the yard to another humanely by practicing low stress techniques including the slow movement of cattle.
• On horseback, ride through pens and/or pastures, inspect cattle and make decisions about pulling animals to be evaluated.
• Evaluate respiratory observe and recovery pens for re-treatment or movement to home pens.
• Maintains accurate computer data entry and thorough record keeping.
• Gather and move strays back to appropriate lots and pens.
• Rides horse safely through acute awareness of surroundings and exercises caution in dangerous environments.

• Adaptability
  - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Cost Consciousness
  - Conserve organizational resources.
• Dependability
  - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics
  - Treat people with respect; work with integrity and ethically.
• Initiative
  - Ask for and offer help when needed.
• Innovation
  - Generate suggestions for improving work.
• Interpersonal – Keep emotions under control.
• Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Oral Communication
  - Listen and get clarification; respond well to questions.
• Organizational Support
  - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Use time efficiently.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Quality
  - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity
  - Complete work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security
  - Observe safety and security procedures.
• Team Work
  - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Technical Skills – Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
• Written Communication
  - Able to read and interpret written information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, airborne particles and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and…