Smith Cattle Co. is hiring a Cattle Manager to join our team in Lewisville, ID (about 15 miles north of Idaho Falls). In this role you will be overseeing daily feedlot operations including pen riding, livestock health management, and treatment of cattle in hospital pens. This role is ideal for someone passionate about livestock care, cattle health, and hands-on agriculture work.

We are a progressive large-scale cattle feedlot operation that also provides cattle transportation and is actively involved in agriculture through farming and hauling hay and grain. We are committed to continuous improvement, safety, and high standards of livestock care.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience along with health insurance, employer paid life insurance, paid vacation, 401K and one-half locker beef/year after 1-year employment.

What you will be doing:

Ride pens daily as a Pen Rider to monitor cattle and ensure overall livestock health within the feedlot
Oversee cattle health and herd management, identifying and addressing health concerns promptly
Process incoming cattle, coordinate cattle distribution to pens, and prepare outgoing livestock for transport
Diagnose and medically treat livestock in sick pens following established cattle health protocols
Accurately record treatments and maintain livestock health data in computerized tracking systems, including withdrawal dates
Maintain the Animal Med Room, ensuring proper inventory and organization of livestock medications
Oversee hospital pens, including cleaning, watering, and tracking cattle inventory
Support other feedlot operations including feeding, processing, and general agriculture-related tasks as needed

This job is for you if you:

Experience in agriculture, feedlot operations, or cattle/livestock management
Background in pen riding, ranching, or farming environments
Strong understanding of livestock handling and cattle health practices
Ability to identify, diagnose, and treat sick livestock
Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and livestock tracking systems
Must own a horse (up to two allowed; feed and shoeing provided)
Strong work ethic with the ability to follow directions and work effectively in a team environment
Commitment to maintaining high standards of livestock care and company cattle health protocols

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