Livestock Technician – Feeder
Plain City, Ohio
WHO WE ARE
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs.
SELECT SIRES, INC MISSION
With the highest integrity, maximize the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world.
SELECT SIRES, INC. CORE VALUES
Integrity | Dedication | Respect | Innovation
Select Sires, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Livestock Technician - Feeder. 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 - Feeder is $16.50 per hour.
Specific duties and responsibilities of a Livestock Technician - Feeder include, but are not limited to,
- Serve as a positive representative of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
- Cleanse and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment,
- Mix feed for total mixed ration,
- Deliver feed to designated barns,
- 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
- Select Sires offers employees 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
- 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.
- Ability to constantly (6 – 8 hours) stand/walk, bend/stoop, push/pull over 100 lbs.
- Ability to frequently (3 – 6 hours) twist, knee lift (18" -29") 21 lbs. – 50 lbs., waist lift (30" -36") 21 lbs. – 50 lbs., chest lift (37" -60") 21 lbs. – 50 lbs., overhead lift (>60") 0 lbs. – 20 lbs., carry 21 lbs. – 50 lbs.
- Ability to occasionally (1 – 3 hours) squat/kneel
- Ability to seldomly (0 – 1 hours) sit, climb stairs, crawl, floor lift (0-17") 0 lbs. – 20 lbs.
Required Skills