Feedlot Assistant (MZ-11433)

Nebraska Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Feedlot Assistant for a well-established, family-owned cattle operation in Nebraska.

The right candidate will have a solid cattle/feedlot background and strong animal-health skills, with good mechanical aptitude to maintain equipment and facilities. This is a long-term, dependable opportunity with room to grow in a tight-knit team.

Salary is up to $78,000 DOE, with stable employment and a commitment to high standards of animal care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Solid cattle/feedlot background.
• Strong animal-health skills to spot and treat sick cattle.
• Experience feeding cattle preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude; perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Operate loaders, skid steers and other feedlot equipment.
• Good work ethic, positive attitude; self-starter and independent.
• Pride in keeping equipment, facilities and work areas neat.
• 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.
• Help load cattle for shipments.
• Operate loaders, skid steers, feed equipment and other machinery.
• Assist with wet-corn grinding and feed-related equipment.
• Perform routine 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

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment operation

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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 $78,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.