Herdsman

Alta Genetics • Chillicothe, MO

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing comprehensive daily care and oversight of our clients' livestock, ensuring optimal health, nutrition, and overall wellbeing in accordance with company standards and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be good with numbers.
• Must have legible penmanship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior cattle handling experience is helpful.
• Computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with heat detection.
• Assists with chute work including processing, backgrounding and pregnancy checks.
• Provides general daily care to recipient cattle including observing animals for health.
• Sorts cattle for heats, syncs, and pregnant cows to go home.
• Loads, unloads, and assists with transportation of cattle.
• Identifies and sells cull cows.
• Enters syncs and heats into Ova Drive data system.
• Generates sorting and synchronization lists from Ova Drive data system.
• Assists with yard maintenance including but not limited to manure hauling, bedding, feeding, snow removal, box scraping and fencing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED