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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.

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