Seasonal Livestock Specialist in Watertown, WI 53094
Job Description
About the Company
PEAK is the source of superior genetics to the URUS brands and the world. PEAK develops and produces elite bovine genetics and industry-leading reproductive products through genetic programs, production, and research and development. PEAK people are in multiple countries and locations and have an extensive level of expertise, including genetics, operations, research, and data management.
PEAK is a part of URUS Group LP. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry Alta Genetics, GENEX, Jetstream Genetics, PEAK, SCCL and VAS. Each of these organizations has its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 25 operating companies in 14 countries, $400 million turnover, and employs approximately 2,000 people.
The Opportunity
As the largest privately-owned AI company in the world, it is our people who make the difference. We have an immediate opening for a Full Time Livestock Specialist.
This person will be responsible for feeding, bedding, handling of the bulls for production, and all other aspects of general bull care. The candidate will need to have a strong background in operating tractors, skid loaders, and the ability to perform minor facility and equipment maintenance.
This role will be based out of Watertown, WI.
Primary Responsibilities
· Assist in all aspects of providing care to and semen collection on Alta’s proven bulls and young sires
· Be a key member of the semen collection team focused on maximizing semen quality and quantity and increasing number of sire
· Assist with daily feeding of bulls and cleaning of bull pens
· Assist the Veterinary staff as needed
· Overall maintenance of equipment, buildings, and grounds
Candidate Profile
Qualifications
· Good physical condition
· Strong work ethic
· Previous livestock handling experience
· Experience detecting health and disease problems in cattle
· Ability to perform basic equipment and building maintenance or repair skills
· Comfortable working with Microsoft Office for communication and documentation
· Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills
· Self-motivated and able to work independently
· Ability to work outside year round and perform physical tasks
· Demonstrated attention to safe working practices and attention to detail
· Ability to work rotational weekends and holidays
Education
· Degree in Animal or Dairy Science is considered an asset
Company Culture Alignment
Trust We choose to be vulnerable, speak up, and dare to be wrong
Transparency We choose to be open and share
Empowerment We choose to encourage people to own their decisions
Challenge We choose to question and be questioned for better performance
Accountability We choose to follow through and hold each other to that standard
Act We choose to execute our plans when were confident they will work
Results We choose results over comfort and popularity
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Watertown, WI 53094: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
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Work Location: In person