Feedlot Assistant (MZ-11433)

Nebraska Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT seeks a Feedlot Assistant for a well-established family cattle operation in Nebraska. The successful candidate will feed, monitor, and manage cattle daily, diagnose and treat illnesses, and assist with loading shipments.

Strong work ethic and independence are prized in a long-term, stable role with this family-owned operation. The job emphasizes equipment maintenance, operating loaders and skid steers, and caring for facilities and the feedlot.

Qualifications

• Solid cattle/feedlot background.
• Strong animal-health skills to spot, diagnose, and treat sick cattle.
• Experience feeding cattle preferred.
• Operate loaders, skid steers, and feedlot equipment.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operation of the feedlot.
• Feed and monitor cattle daily.
• Identify, diagnose, and treat sick cattle.
• Assist with processing and working cattle.
• Load cattle for shipments.
• Operate loaders, skid steers, feed equipment, and other machinery.
• Assist with wet-corn grinding and feed-related equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and general repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized feedlot and shop.
• Be flexible and willing to help wherever needed.

Skills

Cattle/feedlot background

Animal-health skills

Independent worker

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Self-starter

Attention to cleanliness

Positive attitude

Tools

Loader operation

Skid steer operation

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Feedlot Assistant for a well-established, family-owned cattle operation in Nebraska. The right individual will be looking for a long-term opportunity and take pride in doing things right. This family operation has been established in the area for over 50 years and is looking for someone who will become a dependable part of the operation. Up to $70,000 DOE#### #### Responsibilities Include:* Assist with the day-to-day operation of the feedlot.* Feed and monitor cattle daily.* Identify, diagnose, and appropriately treat sick cattle.* Assist with processing and working cattle.* Help load cattle when shipments are scheduled.* Operate loaders, skid steers, feed equipment, and other machinery.* Assist with wet-corn grinding and feed-related equipment.* Perform routine equipment maintenance and general repairs.* Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-kept feedlot and shop.* Be flexible and willing to help wherever needed.### #### QUALIFICATIONS:* Solid cattle/feedlot background.* Strong animal-health skills with the ability to spot, diagnose, and treat sick cattle.* Experience feeding cattle is preferred.* Good mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine maintenance and general repairs.* Ability to operate loaders, skid steers, and other feedlot equipment.* Good work ethic and a positive attitude.* Self-starter who can work independently.* Takes pride in keeping equipment, facilities, and work areas neat.Good communication skills.### This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced feedlot individual who wants stable, long-term employment with a family operation that takes pride in its cattle, equipment, and facilities. The family is looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically capable, strong in animal health, and willing to become an important part of the operation.