Early Career Livestock Assistant

Role Overview

ABS Global, a Genus Company is expanding our livestock team. We are taking applications for a Temporary Part-Time Livestock Assitant with starting pay at $16/hr the typical work schedule is from 5:30AM to 9:30AM, 3-5 days per week. Opportunities for this position may be located at our Dekorra facility in Poynette, WI or our Leeds facility in Rio, WI.

These positions are perfect for our Early Career applicants, looking to gain livestock handling experience while attending school. Two programs we work with to accommodate education programs are the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program through Wisconsin Workforce Development and Madison Area Technical College. This position will allow you to satisfy 450 hours of work experience with the YA program.

Our Early Career Program Manager will work with your manager to help ensure YA documentation standards are completed for the program!

Please visit our website for more information about the education programs we support including Youth Apprenticeship and MATC Biotechnology Associate Degree program.

To consistently maintain bull health and hygiene standards for bulls at the Leeds facility. To include:

• Assist with feeding, bedding and hygiene on a daily basis.
• Assist with grooming, washing and hoof trimming of bulls.
• Assist with picture taking.
• Assist with manure removal.
• Assist with transporting bulls.
• Monitor bull health for injury and illness and report to Veterinary department and Supervisor or Manager of department.

To assist Livestock Handlers in their role with collection of semen in accordance with quality standards and company safety policies. To Include:

• Adhere to all quality control measures relevant to the health, safety and hygiene of employees and bulls.

To provide maintenance and upkeep of ABS facilities consistent with our quality image and to ensure employee and bull safety. To include:

• Maintaining barn in proper working condition and appearance for tours and health of bulls.
• Assist with maintaining equipment in workable and safe conditions at all times.
• Observe and promote all safety rules.
• Assist with lawn mowing and snow removal as needed for image and safety.

To ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remains professional at all times.

To ensure the philosophy of effective teamwork is maintained in the Livestock department. To Include:

• Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors at all times.
• Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.
• Display willingness to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity is high.
• 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 your skills and display a willingness to accept future development.
• Actively participate in ABS training opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills applicable to the department (i.e. Rep. School).
• Learn all computer programs for production, safety, training and communication.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• 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.
• Display solid performance standards, be reliable and dependable.
• Ability to work effectively and positively within a team environment.
• Possess a…