Feedyard / Ranch Assistant (JJ-11033)

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT • Full-time • CO, USA • USD $70k - USD $80k / year • 22h ago

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.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThere is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJob Description Feedyard / Ranch Assistant\r\n\r\nA progressive cattle operation in Colorado is seeking a full-time Feedyard / Ranch Assistant. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who enjoys variety in their work, takes pride in quality results, and is capable of working independently as well as with a team.\r\n\r\nResponsibilities\r\n\r\n- Care for cattle, including pen riding, checking health, and doctoring as needed\r\n\r\n- Assist with cow/calf herd and backgrounding of yearlings\r\n\r\n- Support feedyard operations and daily feeding routines\r\n\r\n- Operate and maintain ranch equipment such as tractors, feed trucks, mixers, haying equipment, and related machinery\r\n\r\n- Assist with seasonal projects, including silage, fencing, and pen building\r\n\r\n- Perform general ranch maintenance and upkeep\r\n\r\n- CDL preferred (or ability/willingness to obtain) for hauling feed, cattle, or crops\r\n\r\nQualifications\r\n\r\n- Valid driver s license required; CDL preferred or willingness to obtain\r\n\r\n- Cattle/ranching experience strongly preferred, though training is possible for the right motivated candidate\r\n\r\n- Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate/maintain equipment are a plus\r\n\r\n- Must be dependable, self-starting, and willing to take ownership of tasks in both supervised and unsupervised settings\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a progressive cattle operation in Colorado in the search for a Feedyard / Ranch Assistant. This position will be involved in a wide range of cattle and feedyard responsibilities, including feeding, riding or walking pens to check cattle health, spotting and pulling sick cattle, doctoring, sorting, vaccinating, and general yard maintenance. Additional responsibilities may include fencing, silage work (chopping and packing), hay production, and other ranch-related projects as needed. While the feedyard is the primary focus, the ideal candidate will be dependable, self-motivated, and willing to assist across all areas of the operation. A background of 3-5+ years in cattle feeding, cow/calf, or ranch work is preferred, though the employer is open to training a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf 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.\r\n