We are seeking a Cattle Production Assistant to support daily cattle procedures, data management, and client service operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient cattle handling, maintaining accurate records, and delivering a high level of service to our clients.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort working in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist professional service team with chute side procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of procedures and data entry.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace in cattle handling areas.
- Prepare chute rooms for daily workload as outlined by weekly work schedule.
- Low stress handling of recipient and donor animals through working facilities.
- Provide timely and excellent client service to haul in clients.
- Assist with recipient and donor activities as needed including weekend rotations.
- Organize and maintain inventories needed for procedures.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Physical Requirements: Job requires ability to work in adverse/outdoor conditions, good physical mobility, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be organized and have effective communication skills.
- Excellent cattle handling skills and patience is required.
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
- Ability to work in adverse/outdoor conditions and maintain good physical mobility
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Excellent cattle handling skills and patience
- Organizational skills and effective communication
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.
