Feedyard Assistant (EH-11475)

Nebraska Ag Connection; Nebraska; On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Feedyard and Crop Production Employee to join a progressive Nebraska cattle operation. You will perform day-to-day feedyard tasks, assist with cattle feeding, monitor cattle health, and support crop-production activities across thousands of acres.

The ideal candidate has strong agricultural experience, a solid work ethic, and the ability to operate tractors, loaders, and trucks.

Qualifications

• Previous agricultural experience.
• Strong work ethic and dependable work history.
• Experience working around cattle or other livestock.
• Ability to safely operate agricultural equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day feedyard operations.
• Learn and participate in cattle feeding responsibilities.
• Monitor cattle and identify cattle requiring extra attention.
• Assist with animal health and cattle-care responsibilities.
• Monitor cattle performance and production information.
• Oversee employees involved in cattle and feeding responsibilities.
• Ensure employees complete their responsibilities properly.
• Operate tractors, loaders, trucks and other agricultural equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and general repairs.
• Participate in planting, spraying, harvesting and other crop-production activities.
• Assist with silage and haylage production.
• Support approximately 6,000 acres of crop production.
• Coordinate with management to keep cattle, equipment and crop operations moving efficiently.
• Perform other duties in a diversified cattle and farming operation.

Skills

Cattle handling

Equipment operation

Supervisory potential

Independent work

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Tractors

Loaders

Trucks

Maintenance tools

Job description

# Feedyard Assistant (EH-11475)Back to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from Hansen...Send to Friend**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.**Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a qualified Feedyard and Crop Production Employee for this progressive Nebraska cattle feeder.** This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced agricultural professional who enjoys working around cattle, operating equipment and being involved in the day-to-day responsibilities of a large-scale cattle and crop operation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the operation, including **cattle feeding, animal health, employee oversight, equipment operation and maintenance, and crop production.** The employer is looking for someone with a strong agricultural background who can take responsibility, learn the operation and potentially assume additional supervisory responsibilities as their knowledge and abilities develop.#### #### Position ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will vary according to the candidate's background and experience but may include:Assisting with day-to-day feedyard operations.* Learning and participating in cattle feeding responsibilities.* Monitoring cattle and identifying cattle requiring additional attention.* Assisting with animal health and cattle-care responsibilities.* Monitoring cattle performance and production information.* Reviewing cattle and operational numbers to help ensure the operation is performing efficiently.* Helping oversee employees involved in cattle and feeding responsibilities.* Providing direction and assistance to employees as needed.* Helping ensure employees are completing their responsibilities properly.* Operating tractors, loaders, trucks and other agricultural equipment.* Performing routine equipment maintenance and general repairs.* Assisting with equipment preparation and seasonal maintenance.* Participating in planting, spraying, harvesting and other crop-production activities.* Assisting with silage and haylage production.* Supporting approximately 6,000 acres of crop production.* Working with the management team to keep cattle, equipment and crop operations moving efficiently.* Performing other duties associated with a diversified cattle and farming operation.#### #### Potential Management ResponsibilitiesThe employer is interested in finding someone who can potentially take on **additional responsibility over time**.Depending upon experience and ability, the successful candidate may assist with:* Supervising cattle-feeding employees.* Monitoring employee performance.* Reviewing production numbers and records.* Helping establish daily priorities.* Training less-experienced employees.* Identifying problems and bringing them to management's attention.* Helping ensure cattle are properly cared for.* Coordinating work between cattle, equipment and farming operations.This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced agricultural professional who wants to move toward a **lead or supervisory role** while remaining actively involved in production agriculture.#### #### Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have practical experience in production agriculture and be comfortable working around cattle and equipment.The employer is particularly interested in someone who:* Has a strong livestock or cattle background.* Understands cattle handling and basic cattle health.* Has experience with feedyard, cow-calf, stocker or other cattle operations.* Is comfortable operating agricultural equipment.* Understands routine equipment maintenance and general repairs.* Has farming or crop-production experience.* Can work independently and make sound decisions.* Has the ability to supervise or lead other employees.* Is dependable and willing to take responsibility.* Can communicate effectively with management and coworkers.* Is comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.* Understands that production agriculture requires flexibility during busy seasons.#### #### Qualifications**Required/Preferred:*** Previous agricultural experience.* Strong work ethic and dependable work history.* Experience working around cattle or other livestock.* Ability to safely operate agricultural equipment.* Ability to work independently.* Good communication skills.* Valid driver's license.**Preferred:*** Feedyard or cattle-feeding experience.* Experience with animal health.* Previous livestock supervisory experience.* Row-crop production experience.* Experience operating tractors, loaders and other farm equipment.* Routine equipment maintenance and repair experience.* Experience with silage or haylage.* Experience managing or directing other employees.#### #### Work ScheduleThis is a production-agriculture position and requires flexibility for rotational weekend work, seasonal demands, weather conditions, and the needs of the cattle. Employees are expected to understand that certain times of the year will require additional hours and availability to ensure the cattle and operation are properly cared for.At the same time, the operation is **family-friendly and understands the importance of time away from work**. When scheduling and operational needs permit, employees are encouraged to take reasonable time for family and personal commitments. The goal is to maintain a dependable, team-oriented work environment while also allowing employees to enjoy time with their families. As with any production operation, advance communication and reasonable planning are expected, particularly during peak seasonal periods.#### #### Work EnvironmentThis is a **hands-on agricultural position**. The successful candidate should enjoy being outside, working around cattle, operating equipment and being part of a working production operation. The operation is large and diversified, with approximately **20,000 head of cattle and 6,000 acres of crop production**, providing the successful candidate with an opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of agriculture.#### #### Compensation & Benefits**Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.**Additional compensation, benefits and employment details will be discussed with qualified candidates.#### #### OpportunityThis is an opportunity for an experienced agricultural professional to become an important part of a large, progressive cattle and farming operation.The employer is looking for someone who can contribute immediately in areas where they have experience while continuing to learn and assume additional responsibility.For the right individual, this position could develop into a **lead or supervisory agricultural role**, with responsibility for helping manage employees and monitor cattle and production operations.**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.* #### Phone:[phone] #### Fax:[phone] To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONApply to this position