Robot Barn Jr. Herdsman

STgenetics; South Charleston (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

STgenetics is seeking a barn assistant to help manage lactating cattle in the robot barn (RB) and learn operating and repairing Lely robots. duties include cattle handling, injections, daily task completion, and collaboration with the RB and OHC teams.

The role emphasizes punctuality, careful animal care, and proficiency with Excel and Office tools, with growth into more robotic duties over time.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Committed interest in dairy industry.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Must be able to consistently lift 50+ pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and the ability to learn and thrive on new programs.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts and communicate with all team members in a professional manner.
• Fetch cattle for various projects and as time away from robot
• Be able to move and work cattle effectively
• Identify and treat sick cattle according to protocols established by OHC veterinary staff.
• Be able to follow list and complete tasks
• Be able to give injections and treatments. IM, SQ, IV and topical
• Work with others on the RB team as well as other OHC teams to accomplish the duties for the day
• Assist with the cleaning of Growsafe feed nodes.
• Some basic robot duties, i.e., resetting a robot, putting one back into operation, calibrations, and cleaning. With more to learn as time progresses.

Skills

Strong organization

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Education

Associates degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is to help with the daily duties in the robot barn (RB). It is focused on the care and management of the lactating cattle. It will also help develop knowledge of operating and repairing Lely robots.
STgenetics is the worldwide leader in Sexed Semen and Embryo production. ST is well known around the globe as one of the top sources for assistance in locating and exporting quality semen, embryos, and livestock from the United States. ST through the experience of its staff specializes in helping find quality livestock, semen, and embryos for placement domestically and internationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts and communicate with all team members in a professional manner.
• Fetch cattle for various projects and as time away from robot
• Be able to move and work cattle effectively
• Identify and treat sick cattle according to protocols established by OHC veterinary staff.
• Be able to follow list and complete tasks
• Be able to give injections and treatments. IM, SQ, IV and topical
• Work with others on the RB team as well as other OHC teams to accomplish the duties for the day
• Assist with the cleaning of Growsafe feed nodes.
• Some basic robot duties, i.e., resetting a robot, putting one back into operation, calibrations, and cleaning. With more to learn as time progresses.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Committed interest in dairy industry
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Must be able to consistently lift 50+ pounds
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and the ability to learn and thrive on new programs

STgenetics is an Affirmative Action EEO employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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