Farm & Livestock Assistant — Hay Production & Farm Ops

Nebraska Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Long-term opportunity

Growth potential

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska is seeking a dependable Farm & Livestock Assistant for a diversified operation in Nebraska. The role emphasizes hay production, livestock care, and general farm duties across a large acreage including alfalfa and hogs.

You will operate tractors and equipment, assist with planting and harvest, and help with trucking and facility maintenance. The ideal candidate has farm and livestock experience, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to work independently with a

Qualifications

• Previous farm and livestock experience preferred.
• Hay production experience highly desirable.
• Experience operating modern agricultural equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and maintenance experience preferred.
• CDL or ability to obtain CDL beneficial.
• Comfortable working around livestock and willing to assist with finishing hogs.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and ability to work independently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hay production including mowing, raking, baling, hauling, stacking, and storage.
• Participate in four annual alfalfa hay cuttings across approximately 1,700 acres.
• Operate tractors, loaders, trucks, hay equipment, and other agricultural machinery.
• Assist with corn and soybean production activities including planting and harvest.
• Help monitor and care for finishing hogs, including routine livestock observations and facility checks.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
• Assist with trucking, material handling, and general farm operations.
• Help maintain buildings, equipment, and farm facilities.

Skills

Hay production

Livestock handling

Equipment operation

Maintenance

CDL

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska is seeking a dependable Farm & Livestock Assistant for a diversified operation in Nebraska. The role emphasizes hay production, livestock care, and general farm duties across a large acreage including alfalfa and hogs.

You will operate tractors and equipment, assist with planting and harvest, and help with trucking and facility maintenance. The ideal candidate has farm and livestock experience, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to work independently with a