Feedlot Manager — Livestock Health, Feeding & Operations

Farmer Veteran Coalition; South Dakota; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Provided

Benefits Negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Working Feedlot Manager in South Dakota. This hands-on role requires a seasoned livestock pro to oversee daily feedlot operations, cattle health, and seasonal cow-calf activities.

The position offers long-term stability within a family-owned operation and requires flexibility for weekends/holidays as needed. Qualifications include 3+ years in livestock operations, strong cattle-care knowledge, and experience with tractors, loaders, and feed equipment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in feedlot, cattle, ranch, or general livestock operations.
• Solid understanding of cattle care, feeding practices, animal health, and livestock management.
• Previous finishing feedlot experience preferred.
• Cow-calf, calving, heifer development, or winter cattle management experience is a plus.
• Ability to recognize cattle health issues and respond appropriately.
• Experience operating tractors, loaders, feed equipment, and other agricultural machinery is beneficial.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic equipment maintenance are preferred.
• Willingness to assist in other areas of the operation when needed; communicate effectively with owner and employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the feedlot and associated processes.
• Feed cattle daily and monitor intake, condition, performance, and health.
• Identify sick or stressed cattle and take appropriate action.
• Oversee cattle processing, sorting, handling, and routine livestock work.
• Assist with cow-calf operations, including spring calving and heifer development.
• Maintain clean, safe livestock facilities and equipment; operate tractors and feed trucks.

Skills

Livestock management

Tractor operation

Feed equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Tractors

Loaders

Feed trucks

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Working Feedlot Manager in South Dakota. This hands-on role requires a seasoned livestock pro to oversee daily feedlot operations, cattle health, and seasonal cow-calf activities.

The position offers long-term stability within a family-owned operation and requires flexibility for weekends/holidays as needed. Qualifications include 3+ years in livestock operations, strong cattle-care knowledge, and experience with tractors, loaders, and feed equipment.