Early Career Livestock Assistant

You Will

• Consistently maintain bull health and hygiene standards for bulls at the Leeds facility, including assisting 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.
• Assist Livestock Handlers in their role with collection of semen in accordance with quality standards and company safety policies.
• Adhere to all quality control measures relevant to the health, safety and hygiene of employees and bulls.
• Provide maintenance and upkeep of ABS facilities consistent with our quality image and to ensure employee and bull safety.
• Maintain 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.
• Ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remains professional at all times.
• Ensure the philosophy of effective teamwork is maintained in the Livestock department.
• 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: (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 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.