Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is hiring a salaried assistant cattle department manager at its Yuma Feedlot on the eastern plains of Colorado. The assistant helps lead two or three crew supervisors and roughly 15 to 20 receivers, doctors, pen riders and processors, sharing responsibility for hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating the crew. Day to day the job involves assigning cattle to be received, weighed, treated and moved, checking how well disease control is working with the consulting veterinarian, coaching low-stress handling and keeping withdrawal and treatment records accurate. Prior feedyard cattle experience and supervisory ability are expected. Salary is not stated in the posting. Apply online through the Five Rivers careers portal.
| Pay | Salaried (amount not stated) |
|---|---|
| Typical Ranch Hand Pay | $17.71/hr median across 28 WildWork listings that post pay |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Yuma, Colorado |
| Job Type | Ranch Hand |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 3, 2026 |
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