Join Trans Ova Genetics and play a hands-on role in daily cattle care and feedlot operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and contributing directly to animal health and performance.
We’re looking for a dependable team member seeking 15–20 hours per week, with availability Monday–Friday between 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Feed cattle daily by calculating and delivering appropriate rations
- Operate equipment safely, including feed trucks, tractors, wagons, and pay loaders
- Unload and manage feed commodities
- Support yard operations, including fencing, manure hauling, bedding, snow removal, and general maintenance
- Assist with cattle sorting, movement, and processing as needed
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations
- Maintain a safe, professional work environment and follow company policies
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous farm and/or heavy equipment experience
- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in varying conditions
- Basic math skills and ability to work with feed calculations
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
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.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous farm and/or heavy equipment experience
- Ability to operate feed trucks, tractors, wagons, and pay loaders safely
- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in varying conditions
- Basic math skills and ability to work with feed calculations
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Availability 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday rotation
What We Do
We Create Value We do more than produce and market semen from high caliber sires. We aim to create value for farmers by striving to understand each farm’s individual needs and goals. Our innovative genetic programs and reproductive services make the difference at the farm level. Using customized programs, specific to each producer's needs, we promise to improve individual herd profitability. We Build Trust Trust is built on the foundation to provide top quality products and services that deliver on their promise. We commit to providing such programs and services every day. Our unique product development testing standards are the most rigorous and accurate in the world, and are the clearest statement of our commitment to gaining your trust. We Deliver Results Our people, who have a passion for the business, can be counted on to deliver beyond expectation. We consistently deliver high impact genetic results and strategies to maximize herd profitability. We provide services to improve each farm's reproductive performance and capitalize on genetic investments. We take our responsibility seriously – to deliver excellence through our products, programs and services that generate profit for the progressive farms we work with around the world.
