Ranch/Feedlot Assistant (MZ-11289)

South Dakota Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Available

Half Beef

Work Vehicle

Additional Benefits Negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Ag Placement is seeking a Ranch Assistant for a family-operated livestock and farming operation in South Dakota to support daily operations across a diversified cattle and crop enterprise. This role is ideal for someone with strong feedlot experience who is looking for a long-term opportunity with potential to grow into more responsibility over time.

Hourly rate starting at $25/hour and up DOE. You will operate feed wagons, monitor cattle health, sort and move livestock, drive non-CDL

Qualifications

• Experience with feedlots and cattle handling.
• Ability to operate feed equipment independently.
• Comfortable driving trucks and operating machinery.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed wagon and manage feed equipment.
• Daily feeding and monitoring of cattle health and performance.
• Sorting, processing, and handling livestock.
• Drive non-CDL trucks for hauling feed, hay, manure, and materials.
• Maintain feedlot pens: scraping, manure handling and pen upkeep.
• Assist with general ranch and farming duties as needed.

Skills

Feedlot experience

Cattle handling

Equipment operation

Truck driving

Reliability

Tools

Case IH tractors

NDE mixers

Job description

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 Ag Placement is seeking a Ranch Assistant for a progressive, family-owned livestock and farming operation in South Dakota to support daily operations across a diversified cattle and crop enterprise. This role is ideal for someone with strong feedlot experience who is looking for a long-term opportunity with potential to grow into more responsibility over time. Hourly rate starting at $25/hour and up DOE

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate feed wagon (NDE mixers, Case IH tractors)
• Daily feeding and monitoring of cattle health and performance
• Sorting, processing, and handling livestock
• Drive trucks (non-CDL) for hauling feed, hay, manure, and materials
• Maintain feedlot pens: scraping (dozer/box blade), manure handling and pen upkeep
• Assist with general ranch and farming duties as needed

Required:

• Feedlot and cattle handling experience
• Ability to run feed equipment independently
• Comfortable driving trucks and operating machinery
• Strong work ethic and reliability

Preferred:

• Background in both livestock and row crop operations

This is a small, family-run operation, not a corporate feedyard. You will work directly with the owners daily, and success in this role depends heavily on:

• Positive attitude and strong character
• Ability to work closely with a family
• Long-term mindset (not a short-term or seasonal role)
• Willingness to step in wherever needed

Best fit candidates:

• Looking to settle into a stable, long-term position
• Value rural lifestyle and independence
• Take pride in their work beyond “clocking hours”

Why This Opportunity:

• Step into a key role with immediate impact
• Work directly with ownership—your effort is seen and valued
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding operation

Bottom Line. If you’re someone who can run a feed wagon, handle cattle, and wants more than just a job, this is a chance to become a trusted part of a growing operation.

Benefits:

• Housing Available
• ½ Beef
• Work Vehicle
• Additional 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.