Early Career Livestock Assistant

Genus PLC; Poynette (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

ABS Global, a Genus company, seeks a Temporary Part-Time Livestock Assistant at the Dekorra facility in Poynette, WI or the Leeds facility in Rio, WI. Starting pay is $16/hr with a 5:30 AM–9:30 AM schedule, 3–5 days a week. This role supports early career education programs and provides 450 hours of work experience.

You will assist with feeding, grooming, hoof care, manure removal, bull handling, and health monitoring under supervision, contributing to a safe, collaborative farming environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in High School or in a post-secondary education program with relevant coursework.
• 1+ 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 valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bull health and hygiene at the Leeds facility, including feeding, bedding and hygiene.
• Assist with grooming, washing and hoof trimming of bulls.
• Assist with manure removal and transporting bulls.
• Monitor bull health and report to Veterinary department or Manager.
• Assist with semen collection in line with quality standards and safety policies.
• Maintain barn and equipment in safe condition and appearance.

Skills

Cattle handling

Teamwork

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School student

Post-secondary education program

Job description

Role Overview

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.

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!

This is an ongoing job posting. Please visit our website for more information about the education programs we support including Youth Apprenticeship and MATC Biotechnology Associate Degree program. https://earlycareer.genusplc.com/

You Will

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.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 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 valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

Collaborate as One Team

Create Value for Customers

Innovate with Purpose

Never stop Improving

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Benefits Overview

Part time roles at Genus are not eligible for benefits. However, we offer competitive compensation along with the opportunity to build your skillset. Full time roles at Genus come with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and ETO (employee time off). Students who excel in their roles are considered competitive applicants to permanent roles if they choose to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.