Feed Team Herdsman - Part Time

pTrans Ova Genetics is seeking a part time Feed Team Herdsman to join our team in Sioux Center, IA. In this role, you would play a critical role in supporting the daily operations of on-farm cattle care. This position ensures that all cattle receive proper nutrition, live in clean and well-maintained environments, and are handled in a safe, low-stress manner. Regular responsibilities include operating and maintaining farm equipment, performing general facility upkeep, and assisting with cattle movement when needed./ppnbsp;/pp data-start="796" data-end="1125"This role contributes directly to the health and well-being of high-value donor and recipient cattle, which are essential to Trans Ova’s mission of advancing livestock genetics. The ideal candidate takes pride in routine farm work, demonstrates attention to detail, and works efficiently both independently and as part of a team. This candidate would carry experience with equipment such as tractors or skid loaders with prior cattle handling experience preferred.nbsp;/pp data-start="796" data-end="1125"nbsp;/pp data-start="796" data-end="1125"This part time role would offer 15-20 hours per week that would be flexible from Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm./ppnbsp;/ppspan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"strongKey Responsibilities:/strong/span/span/pulli style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Figures load sizes and feeds cattle daily./span/span/lili style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Operates heavy machinery safely and responsibly, including but not limited to: feed trucks and wagons, tractors, mixers, and loaders./span/span/lili style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Unloads feed commodities./span/span/lili style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Assists with yard maintenance including, but not limited to: fencing, manure hauling, box scraping, bedding and snow removal./span/span/lili style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Assists Recipient Team with cattle sorting and processing as needed./span/span/lili style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed./span/span/lili style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position./span/span/lili style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Follows Trans Ova’s policies and procedures./span/span/lili style="tab-stops:list .5in;"span style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Other duties as assigned by supervisor./span/span/li/ulpnbsp;/ppspan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"strongEducation Requirements:/strong/span/span/pullispan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D./span/span/li/ulpspan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/span/span/ppspan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"strongPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions:/strong/span/span/pulliMust be able to lift 50 pounds.spannbsp;nbsp;/span/liliMust be able to operate farm equipment.spannbsp;/span/liliWorking conditions are primarily an outdoor environment with extreme temperatures.spannbsp;/span/li/ulpnbsp;/ppspan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/span/span/ppspan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"strongOther skills/experience:/strong/span/span/pullispan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Previous farm/heavy equipment experience required./span/span/lilispan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Ability to work with numbers./span/span/lilispan style="font-family:quot;Times New Romanquot;,serif;"span style="font-size:12.0pt;"Good communication and organizational skills./span/span/li/ulh2Company/h2divp style="margin-top:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left: 0in;"span class="ui-provider"Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.nbsp;/spanspan class="ui-provider"/span/p p style="margin-top:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left: 0in;"span class="ui-provider"Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement./span/p p style="margin-top:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left: 0in;"span class="ui-provider"br//span/pspan class="ui-provider"spanTOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include /span/spanspanAlta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VASspan class="ui-provider", with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people./span/span/div