PEAK Livestock Specialist - Bull Handler

URUS GROUP LP•Shawano, WI

53d•Onsite

About The Position

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as a Livestock Specialist - Bull Handler in Shawano, WI! In this role, you will be a member of a highly skilled team supporting the daily care, health, and collection of our elite bulls. This team is also responsible for the maintenance of the facilities and equipment. As a Livestock Specialist for PEAK Genetics, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate about the agriculture industry, bovine genetics, and client satisfaction. Full time team members can expect to receive exceptional benefits such as health insurance, 401K, paid time off, wellness programs, and so much more! 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 has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. 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, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its 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 has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.

Requirements

Comfortable working with large animals
Willingness to learn and follow company protocols
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to perform occasional planned weekend duties
Capability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Capacity to work on feet and stand for long periods of time
Ability to move safely through a tight space of 13-15' to exit livestock pens in case of emergency

Nice To Haves

Previous livestock handling experience
Experience detecting health and disease symptoms in cattle
Ability to perform basic equipment and building maintenance repairs
Post-secondary education in agriculture or related field
Basic computer skills working with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Handle sires of varying ages and sizes in a calm, confident manner for optimum production
Work in a system using established protocols
Perform regular livestock care including feeding, cleaning, moving cattle, assisting with health testing and veterinary treatments, and other routine tasks
Operate company farm equipment and vehicles
Clean and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment