Farm Assistant/General Labor (MZ-11420) – 1045928 Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT

Farmer Veteran Coalition; South Dakota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a General Farm Assistant / Farm Labor for a diversified South Dakota farm, ranch, and cattle feeding operation. The role offers outdoor work, equipment operation, and livestock interaction as part of a true all-around farm position.

Candidate will work with the owner and staff, gain experience in farming, cattle, hauling, maintenance, and general operations. Housing is the employee's responsibility; training is available for the right attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous farm, ranch, livestock, construction, equipment, or general labor experience preferred, but will consider motivated candidates with a strong work ethic.
• Hard working, dependable, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work flexible hours during planting, haying, harvest, and other busy seasons
• Comfortable working around cattle and livestock
• Basic equipment operating experience is a plus
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus
• Good driving record preferred
• Willingness to help wherever needed

Responsibilities

• General farm labor
• General grounds and facility maintenance
• Fence and pasture work
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Helping keep the farm and livestock areas clean and organized
• Loading and unloading materials
• General shop assistance
• May help with day-to-day livestock management, including feeding and monitoring cattle, handling animal movement, maintaining facilities and pens, and assisting with cow-calf and spring calving projects.

Skills

Farm labor

Livestock handling

Equipment operation

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Tractor operating

Loader operation

Harvest equipment

Job description

# Farm Assistant/General Labor (MZ-11420) – 1045928* Northern Planes* Posted 21 hours agoWebsite**Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT**PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.?There is NO closing date on this position.? This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.?JOB DESCRIPTION:Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a General Farm Assistant / Farm Labor for a progressive, diversified South Dakota farm, ranch, and cattle feeding operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable individual who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, working with livestock, and being part of a diversified agricultural operation. This is a true all-around farm position. The successful candidate will work alongside the owner and other employees and will have the opportunity to gain experience in farming, cattle, equipment, hauling, maintenance, and general agricultural operations. Up to $58,000 per year DOE?QUALIFICATIONS:Previous farm, ranch, livestock, construction, equipment, or general labor experience preferred, but will consider motivated candidates with a strong work ethicHard working, dependable, and willing to learnAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWillingness to work flexible hours during planting, haying, harvest, and other busy seasonsComfortable working around cattle and livestockBasic equipment operating experience is a plusMechanical aptitude is a plusGood driving record preferredWillingness to help wherever needed?GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities will vary throughout the year and may include:General farm laborGeneral grounds and facility maintenanceFence and pasture workCleaning and maintaining equipmentHelping keep the farm and livestock areas clean and organizedLoading and unloading materialsGeneral shop assistanceMay help with day-to-day livestock management, including feeding and monitoring cattle, handling animal movement, maintaining facilities and pens, and assisting with cow-calf and spring calving projects.Assisting with seasonal projectsOther duties as needed?They are willing to train the right person who has the right attitude and work ethic. Previous livestock experience is helpful but not required. They can teach the livestock side to the right individual, but the candidate must be comfortable around cattle and willing to work with livestock. Someone with previous tractor, truck, loader, combine, or farm equipment experience will have an advantage, but the employer is willing to train someone who demonstrates mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. Someone who starts as a general farm laborer and demonstrates reliability, mechanical aptitude, equipment skills, or livestock ability can potentially grow into a more specialized position over time. They will work with the successful candidate to help locate housing in the surrounding area, although housing will ultimately be the employee's responsibility.??ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.