Cactus Feeders is hiring a cattle foreman at its Ulysses Feedyard in southwest Kansas, an entry-level management trainee job within the company’s foreman program. The foreman oversees receiving, processing, treatment and shipping of cattle, plans processing treatments based on cattle condition and weight, keeps chutes, scales and equipment maintained, runs safety checks and helps train and supervise the processing crew. Over time trainees rotate through the feed delivery, cattle, feedmill and shop departments. An agriculture degree is preferred, experience in cow-calf, stocker or feeding operations is preferred and horsemanship is a plus, but related ag experience will be considered. The job is salaried based on experience with health, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401(k). It was posted October 13, 2026; apply on the Cactus Feeders careers site.
| Pay | Salaried, based on experience |
|---|---|
| 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 | Some experience |
| Location | Ulysses, Kansas |
| Job Type | Ranch Hand |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 3, 2026 |
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