Ranch​/Feedlot Assistant; MZ-– Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT

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, ? 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.