General Labor Cattle Care Feedyard Assistant (MZ-11312)

South Dakota Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beef

Benefits negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT partners with a progressive, growing feedyard in South Dakota to find a dependable General Labor - Cattle Care Feedyard Assistant.

This outdoor role suits someone who enjoys working with livestock and contributing to daily feedyard operations, animal care, and team success.

This is a long-term opportunity with growth potential in a stable operation that values hard work, accountability, and safe husbandry practices.

Qualifications

• Previous cattle, livestock, feedyard, or agricultural labor experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Attention to detail and genuine care for animal well-being.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cattle daily for health and behavior.
• Assist with identifying, pulling, and treating sick/injured cattle.
• Help with cattle processing, receiving, and shipping activities.
• Support feeding operations and general yard maintenance.
• Operate equipment and assist with upkeep of facilities.
• Work closely with the team to maintain a safe, efficient operation.
• Step in wherever needed to support overall feedyard success.

Skills

Cattle care

Livestock experience

Feedyard operations

Team player

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:General Labor-Cattle Care Feedyard Assistant (MZ-11312)#### Location:, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:2#### Salary:$46,000+/-46000.0000 YEAR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# General Labor-Cattle Care Feedyard Assistant (MZ-11312)| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.**Job Title: General Labor - Cattle Care Feedyard Assistant (South Dakota)**Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is partnering with a progressive and growing feedyard operation in South Dakota to find a dependable and hardworking General Labor - Cattle Care Feedyard Assistant. This is not simply a \"clock-in/clock-out\" role. They are looking for someone interested in becoming a long-term part of a team-focused cattle operation that takes pride in animal care, efficiency, and doing things the right way.This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being around livestock, and contributing wherever needed to support day-to-day feedyard operations.**Compensation for this position is $18.00 per hour, with employees averaging approximately 55 hours per week.**### What You'll Be Doing* Monitor cattle daily for overall health and behavior* Assist with identifying, pulling, and treating sick or injured cattle* Help with cattle processing, receiving, and shipping activities* Support feeding operations and general yard maintenance* Operate equipment and assist with upkeep of facilities as needed* Work closely with the team to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive operation* Step in wherever needed to support overall feedyard success### What We're Looking For* Previous cattle, livestock, feedyard, or agricultural labor experience preferred* Willingness to learn and take direction* Strong work ethic and dependable attendance* Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset* Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions* Attention to detail and genuine care for animal well-being* Valid driver's license required### Why This Opportunity Stands Out* Join a respected and progressive cattle operation in South Dakota* Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement* Supportive team environment that values hard work and accountability* Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of feedyard operations* Stable opportunity with a growing operation committed to success**BENEFITS:**Beef, Benefits Negotiable**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 POSITIONJob Post Date: 09/04/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT South Dakota | Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT South Dakota || Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT South Dakota | |9 people are interested in this job.**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.**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.