Livestock Handler-Arrival And Calf Care

• To consistently maintain calf and bull health standards at the Dekorra Arrival/Calf facilities. To include:

• Monitor calf and bull health for injury and illness and report to Veterinary department and Supervisor or Manager of department.
• Assist with bedding and hygiene on a daily basis.
• Assist with manure removal.
• Assist with transporting calves and bulls.
• Assist with feeding milk, grain and TMR.

• To provide maintenance and upkeep of ABS facilities consistent with our quality image and to ensure employee and bull safety. To include:

• Learn hoof care program and techniques.
• Strive to advance your skills and display a willingness to accept future development.
• To ensure the image and service orientation of the department and ABS remains professional at all times. To ensure the philosophy of effective teamwork is maintained in the Livestock department. To Include:
  • 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 and collect problem bulls with proper collection 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 (ie. Rep. School).
  • Learn all computer programs for production, safety, training and communication.
• Observe and promote all safety rules.
• Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors at all times.
• Display willingness to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity is high.
• Maintaining barn in proper working condition and appearance for tours and health of bulls.
• Learn all computer programs for production, safety, training and communication.
• Actively participate in ABS training opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills applicable to the department (ie. Rep. School).
• Develop new skills and assume greater responsibility within the department and organization.
• Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.
• Assist with lawn mowing and snow removal as needed for image and safety.
• Assist with maintaining equipment in workable and safe conditions at all times.
• Learn to handle and collect problem bulls with proper collection techniques.

Education and Experience (Required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Poses a valid driver’s license.
• Mechanical knowledge and maintenance skills for emergency repair of equipment
• Display solid performance standards, be reliable and dependable
• Knowledge of and skill in farming operations and cattle handling
• Effective interpersonal skills
• 1 years or more of cattle experience gained through industry and/or farming experience
• Ability to work effectively and positively within a team environment

• Display solid performance standards, be reliable and dependable
• Mechanical knowledge and maintenance skills for emergency repair of equipment
• Knowledge of and skill in farming operations and cattle handling
• Ability to work effectively and positively within a team environment
• Effective interpersonal skills