Working Feedlot Manager (MZ-11501)

South Dakota Ag Connection; South Dakota; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Provided

Beef

Benefits Negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Working Feedlot Manager for a progressive South Dakota farm, ranch and cattle feeding operation. This hands-on role fits an experienced livestock professional who can work independently and contribute across the operation.

The position emphasizes cattle health, feeding practices, daily handling, and equipment operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency. A strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to coordinate with the owner and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in feedlot, cattle, ranch, or general livestock operations.
• Understanding of cattle care, feeding practices, animal health, and livestock management.
• Finishing feedlot experience preferred.
• Cow-calf, calving, heifer development, or winter cattle management experience is a plus.
• Ability to recognize cattle health issues and respond appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation.
• Feed cattle daily and monitor feed intake, condition, performance, and overall health.
• Identify sick or stressed cattle, recognize potential health concerns, and take appropriate action.
• Oversee cattle processing, sorting, handling, and other routine livestock work.
• Assist with the cow-calf operation, including spring calving, heifer development, and seasonal cattle work.
• Maintain clean, safe, and functional livestock facilities, pens, and equipment.
• Operate tractors, loaders, feed trucks, and other equipment used in daily operations.
• Assist with hauling and handling feed, hay, manure, and other materials.
• Perform routine equipment checks and minor maintenance as needed.
• Work directly with the owner and other employees to maintain efficient, productive daily operations.
• Assist with additional farm, ranch, and livestock duties as seasonal workloads require.
• Maintain high standards of animal care, workplace safety, and overall operational efficiency.

Skills

Livestock management

Tools

Tractors & loaders

Job description

#### Job Title:Working Feedlot Manager (MZ-11501) #### Location:SD, Midwest United States,USA #### Company:Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT #### Industry Sector:Production/Farming #### Industry Type:Animal Production - Beef #### Career Type:Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm #### Job Type:Full Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:3 #### Salary:$75,000+/- 75000.0000 YEAR ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from AgCareers.com and to the Terms of Service.# Working Feedlot Manager (MZ-11501)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.### **About the Opportunity**Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a **Working Feedlot Manager** for a progressive, diversified South Dakota farm, ranch, and cattle feeding operation. This is a hands-on position for an experienced livestock person who wants a long-term opportunity with a family-owned operation. This position is ideal for someone who understands the demands of livestock production, can work independently, and is willing to lend a hand wherever needed across the operation. **Up to $75,000 annually DOE**### **Key Responsibilities**· Manage the daily operation· Feed cattle daily and monitor feed intake, condition, performance, and overall health.· Identify sick or stressed cattle, recognize potential health concerns, and take appropriate action.· Oversee cattle processing, sorting, handling, and other routine livestock work.· Assist with the cow-calf operation, including spring calving, heifer development, and seasonal cattle work.· Maintain clean, safe, and functional livestock facilities, pens, and equipment.· Operate tractors, loaders, feed trucks, and other equipment used in daily operations.· Assist with hauling and handling feed, hay, manure, and other materials.· Perform routine equipment checks and minor maintenance as needed.· Work directly with the owner and other employees to maintain efficient, productive daily operations.· Assist with additional farm, ranch, and livestock duties as seasonal workloads require.· Maintain high standards of animal care, workplace safety, and overall operational efficiency.### **Qualifications**· At least 3 years of experience in feedlot, cattle, ranch, or general livestock operations.· Solid understanding of cattle care, feeding practices, animal health, and livestock management.· Previous finishing feedlot experience preferred.· Cow-calf, calving, heifer development, or winter cattle management experience is a plus.· Ability to recognize cattle health issues and respond appropriately.· Experience operating tractors, loaders, feed equipment, and other agricultural machinery is beneficial.· Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic equipment maintenance are preferred.· Willingness to assist in other areas of the operation when needed.· Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and communicate effectively with the owner and other employees.· Flexible schedule with willingness to rotate weekends and holidays as needed.· Horse experience is welcome but not required.· Valid driver's license and good driving record required.· Truck driving experience is helpful; a CDL is a plus but not required.This family-owned operation offers a stable work environment where employees are expected to work hard, take responsibility, and take pride in their contributions. Just as importantly, the owner believes that work should not consume an employee's entire life. The operation has plenty of work available across the feedlot, cattle, ranch, and farming enterprises. Employees who want to take on additional responsibility or earn additional income will have opportunities to pick up extra hours, particularly when seasonal workloads increase. The employer values employees who are dependable and committed while also respecting the importance of time away from work. Weekend and holiday responsibilities are shared as needed.If you are looking for a long-term opportunity with a family-owned operation that values dependable employees, offers competitive compensation, provides opportunities to earn additional income, and respects work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.### **Benefits:**Housing Provided, 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 POSITIONApply to this positionSave this jobJob Post Date: 10/19/26