Ranch Operations Associate: Feedlot & Cattle Care

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Available

Beef

Work Vehicle

Additional Benefits Negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Ag Placement seeks a Ranch Assistant to support a family-owned livestock and farming operation in South Dakota. The role focuses on daily feed wagon operations, cattle handling, and general ranch duties in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates will have feedlot experience, the ability to run equipment independently, and a strong work ethic. This is a long-term position with opportunities to grow and contribute directly to daily operations.

Qualifications

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

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, manure handling and pen upkeep
• Assist with general ranch and farming duties as needed

Skills

Feedlot experience

Cattle handling

Truck driving

Machinery operation

Strong work ethic

Job description

Hansen Ag Placement seeks a Ranch Assistant to support a family-owned livestock and farming operation in South Dakota. The role focuses on daily feed wagon operations, cattle handling, and general ranch duties in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates will have feedlot experience, the ability to run equipment independently, and a strong work ethic. This is a long-term position with opportunities to grow and contribute directly to daily operations.