Early Career Livestock Assistant

Genus PLC•Rio, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ABS Global, a Genus Company, is expanding its livestock team and is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Livestock Assistant. This role is ideal for early career applicants looking to gain livestock handling experience, potentially while attending school. The position offers opportunities at our Dekorra facility in Poynette, WI, or our Leeds facility in Rio, WI. This role is designed to accommodate educational programs such as the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program through Wisconsin Workforce Development and Madison Area Technical College, allowing participants to satisfy work experience hours. The Early Career Program Manager will collaborate with the direct manager to ensure YA documentation standards are met.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a student in High School or in a post-secondary education program with relevant coursework.
1 or more years of cattle experience gained through industry and/or farming experience.
Knowledge of and skill in farming operations and cattle handling.
Mechanical knowledge and maintenance skills for emergency repair of equipment.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Solid performance standards, reliability, and dependability.
Ability to work effectively and positively within a team environment.
Possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and skill in farming operations and cattle handling.
Mechanical knowledge and maintenance skills for emergency repair of equipment.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Solid performance standards, reliability, and dependability.
Ability to work effectively and positively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Consistently maintain bull health and hygiene standards at the Leeds facility, including feeding, bedding, and daily hygiene.
Assist with grooming, washing, and hoof trimming of bulls.
Assist with picture taking of bulls.
Assist with manure removal.
Assist with transporting bulls.
Monitor bull health for injury and illness and report findings to the Veterinary department and Supervisor or Manager.
Assist Livestock Handlers in semen collection, adhering to quality standards and company safety policies.
Adhere to all quality control measures relevant to the health, safety, and hygiene of employees and bulls.
Provide maintenance and upkeep of ABS facilities to ensure a professional image and employee/bull safety.
Maintain barns in proper working condition and appearance for tours and bull health.
Assist with maintaining equipment in workable and safe conditions.
Observe and promote all safety rules.
Assist with lawn mowing and snow removal as needed for image and safety.
Ensure the professional image and service orientation of the department and ABS.
Maintain effective teamwork within the Livestock department.
Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors.
Be flexible with job responsibilities and strive to be an effective team member.
Perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity.
Develop new skills and assume greater responsibility within the department and organization.
Learn to handle problem bulls with proper safety techniques.
Learn hoof care program and techniques.
Strive to advance skills and accept future development.
Actively participate in ABS training opportunities (e.g., Rep. School).
Learn all computer programs for production, safety, training, and communication.