Ranch/Feedlot Assistant (MZ-11289)

South Dakota Ag Connection; South Dakota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Available

Beef

Work Vehicle

Additional Benefits Negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT South Dakota is seeking a Ranch/Feedlot Assistant to support daily cattle and feedlot operations across a diversified livestock and crop enterprise. This role requires hands-on experience with feedlot management and strong work ethic in a family-run setting.

You will operate feed wagons, monitor cattle health, sort and process livestock, and assist with general ranch duties. Housing is available and the position offers long-term growth potential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate feed wagon and equipment to feed cattle.
• Daily feeding and monitoring of cattle health and performance.
• Sort, process, and handle livestock; assist with ranch duties.
• Maintain feedlot pens and manure handling as needed.
• Maintain feedlot pens: scraping, manure handling, pen upkeep.
• Assist with general ranch and farming duties as needed.

Skills

Feedlot experience

Cattle handling

Operate equipment

Truck driving

Tools

Case IH tractors

NDE mixers

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Ranch/Feedlot Assistant (MZ-11289)#### Location:, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:2#### Salary:$65,000+/-65000.0000 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# Ranch/Feedlot Assistant (MZ-11289)| 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.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 operationsThis 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, 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.*#### Phone:[phone]#### Fax:[phone]To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/13/26Here 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 | |5 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.