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29 Sep 2023

Seasonal Livestock Specialist in Watertown, WI 53094

ALTA GENETICS –  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 we’re 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):

What are your salary expectations for this role?

Work Location: In person

How to Apply

Go to https://www.indeed.com/company/Urus-Group-LP/jobs/Stocker-8d61129760416c85?fccid=4a9658c762b33828&vjs=3 to apply

Job Types: Seasonal. Job Tags: Wisconsin Farm Jobs.

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