Maternity Technician

Position Summary 

We have an immediate opening for a dynamic, detail oriented individual to join our team as an Maternity Technician.  Reporting to our local Technician Team Leader and working as a key member of our Alta Genetics USA Tech Services Inc. company, this role is responsible to provide maternity support and labor service to assigned customers.   

Location: working in and around Okeechobee, FL

Primary Responsibilities  

• Accurately follow on-farm procedures as designated by each individual technician 
• Provide for the safe, efficient and successful processing of Maternity animals of customer herds  
• Cooperate with farm management and other farm advisors (Vet, Nutritionist, etc.) to integrate Alta Genetics service offering into a total farm management plan  
• Help locate, train and develop competent relief help 
• Provide accurate and timely reports when specifically requested 
• Provide timely response to requests for information 
• Cooperate with farm management and other farm advisors (Vet, Nutritionist, etc.) to integrate Alta Genetics service. 
• Develop improved practices in animal feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control. 
• Ensure protocols are followed for nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of cattle to improve herd health. 

Qualifications 

• Demonstrated experience working with and handling cattle  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  
• Must possess communication and people skills  
• Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally  
• Computer skills are required; and ability to work with herd management software is a plus