Livestock Technician — Production Operations (Full-Time)

Select Sires; Westby (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Select Sires Inc. Westby, Wisconsin seeks a Livestock Technician to support cattle handling, semen collection, and daily production activities for our dairy and beef genetics program. Starting wage is $19.00+ per hour.

This full-time, hourly role runs 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with potential holiday, evening, and weekend work on a rotating basis. You will follow safety and biosecurity standards while supporting production goals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely around cattle.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and detail orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Collect semen using established safety protocols.
• Handle bulls to stimulate semen collection.
• Feed, clean, move, and monitor cattle.
• Support health testing, veterinary treatments, and hoof trimming.
• Operate company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and farm equipment.
• Maintain facilities, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow biosecurity, safety, and production quality standards.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependable attendance

Safety around cattle

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Select Sires Inc. Westby, Wisconsin seeks a Livestock Technician to support cattle handling, semen collection, and daily production activities for our dairy and beef genetics program. Starting wage is $19.00+ per hour.

This full-time, hourly role runs 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with potential holiday, evening, and weekend work on a rotating basis. You will follow safety and biosecurity standards while supporting production goals.