Livestock Technician

Select Sires, Inc. • Plain City, OH

130d • $16

About The Position

Select Sires, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Livestock Technician. This hourly, non-exempt position is at our Plain City, OH facility and reports to the Production Supervisor. The starting wage for a Livestock Technician is $16.50 per hour. Specific duties and responsibilities of a Livestock Technician include, but are not limited to, serving as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values, cleansing and maintaining building, grounds, and equipment, collecting semen using established safety protocols, handling bulls in a manner to properly stimulate semen collection, operating company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and farm equipment, and performing general livestock care, including feeding, cleaning, moving bulls and steers, health testing, veterinary treatments, and hoof trimming. A Livestock Technician's work schedule is Monday through Friday. Shifts vary dependent on the facility. Shift schedules include 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM and 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Holiday and weekend work on a rotating schedule is required. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.

Requirements

• Great verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Capability to prioritize tasks.
• Capacity to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Reliable means of transportation to report to work on-time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
• Cleanse and maintain building, grounds, and equipment.
• Collect semen using established safety protocols.
• Handle bulls in a manner to properly stimulate semen collection.
• Operate company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and farm equipment.
• Perform general livestock care, including feeding, cleaning, moving bulls and steers, health testing, veterinary treatments, and hoof trimming.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages that include flexible benefits.
• Professional development through mentoring and internal and external training.
• Advancement opportunities through career planning.
• A culture instilled by a commitment to excellence, a passion for customer success, and high ethical standards.
• A focus that includes work/life balance.
• Community-oriented mindset as a major contributor to local organizations and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees