Feedlot Hand

Hershey, Nebraska
Full-Time | Year-Round | Housing + Utilities Provided

Overview

A well-established farm and commercial feedlot in west-central Nebraska is hiring a dependable, driven individual looking for a long-term opportunity.

This operation runs 3,000–3,500 head of cattle alongside 3,500 acres of row crops, providing steady, year-round work. The role is primarily focused on feedlot responsibilities, with seasonal support on the farm.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who wants steady work, real responsibility, and the chance to build something outside of just their wages through opportunities like running their own cows.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

Consistent, year-round work in a well-run operation
Opportunity to run up to 10 head of cows
Flexibility to sell calves, retain ownership, or feed them out
Every other weekend off outside of peak seasons
Housing provided + utilities covered
Beef provided annually
Clear path for raises and long-term growth

Responsibilities

Feedlot Responsibilities (Primary Focus)

Run feed truck daily
Mix and deliver feed using the Performance Beef system
Operate payloader and tractors in the yard
Scrape and clean pens
Spray pens and maintain yard conditions
Identify cattle that are off-feed or falling behind
Help pull and doctor sick cattle
Assist with processing cattle when needed
Grease equipment and check fluids regularly
Spot mechanical issues before they turn into breakdowns

Farming Responsibilities (Seasonal Support)

Operate tractors during planting and harvest
Assist with high-moisture corn harvest for feedlot use
Help with pile packing and moving equipment
Haul hay when needed (must be able to drive manual)
Support general farm work as seasons change

Cow/Calf Responsibilities (Occasional)

Assist with branding (rope and drag style)
Take cows to grass
Help during weaning
Assist with cattle work when needed

Qualifications

Required

Feedlot experience
Ability to identify and pull sick cattle
Reliable with strong work ethic
Experience operating equipment
Mechanically inclined
Able to drive manual transmission
Valid driver’s license

Semi driving experience plus
Farming or crop pr
oduction background

Compensation & Schedule

$50,000–$60,000 DOE
Housing Provided
Utilities Covered
Paid twice monthly
Annual review with raise potential
Typical schedule starts at 7:30 AM; winter hours run ~4:30–5:00 PM, summer ~5:30–6:00 PM, with longer days during harvest and a slower time in January–February
Every other weekend off (outside peak seasons)
Seasonal hours with slower winter months

Time Off

7 days vacation (Year 1), 14 days after Year 2
8 personal/sick days
4 paid holidays

Feedlot Hand – $50K–$60K + Housing + Cow/Calf Opportunity