Leachman Cattle - Seasonal Cattle Handler
URUS GROUP LP - Fort Collins, CO
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Leachman Cattle is seeking a full time Seasonal Cattle Handler to join their team in Fort Collins, CO for the next few months! The Cattle Handler is responsible for providing excellent care and maintenance for our cattle population including feeding, animal health, semen collection, health testing, assisting with cattle movements, keeping cattle comfortable, hoof trimming, grooming, and assisting with the treatment of cattle as directed by Veterinary staff. Primary Responsibilities * To consistently maintain cattle health and hygiene standards. To include: * Assist with feeding, bedding and hygiene on a daily basis. * Assist with grooming, washing and hoof trimming of bulls. * Assist with picture taking. * Assist with manure removal. * Assist with and take the lead in transporting bulls. * Monitor cattle health for injury and illness and report to Veterinary department and Supervisor or Manager of department. * To assist with collection of semen in accordance with quality standards and company safety policies. To Include: * Adhere to all quality control measures relevant to the health, safety and hygiene of employees and bulls. * To provide maintenance and upkeep of facilities consistent with our quality image and to ensure employee and bull safety. To include: * Maintaining barn in proper working condition and appearance for tours and health of bulls. * Assist with maintaining equipment in workable and safe conditions at all times. * Observe and promote all safety rules. * Assist with lawn mowing and snow removal as needed for image and safety. * To ensure the image and service orientation of the department 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 training opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills applicable to the department. * Learn all computer programs for production, safety, training and communication. Education & Experience * High School Diploma or equivalent * 2 years or more of cattle experience gained through industry and/or farming experience * Knowledge of and skill in farming operations and cattle handling * Mechanical knowledge and maintenance skills for emergency repair of equipment * Effective interpersonal skills * Display solid performance standards, be reliable and dependable * Ability to work effectively and positively within a team environment * Possess a valid driver's license. Physical Requirements * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently to Occasionally the employee is required to push/pull, reach, bend, run, sit, stand, jump, climb, squat, kneel, lift, carry, twist, grasp/squeeze. Working with or near cattle, horses, vehicles, and equipment in all weather conditions. Company Culture Alignment * Trust - We choose to be vulnerable, speak up, and dare to be wrong * Transparency - We choose to be open and share * Empowerment - We choose to encourage people to own their decisions * Challenge - We choose to question and be questioned for better performance * Accountability - We choose to follow through and hold each other to that standard * Act - We choose to execute our plans when we're confident they will work * Results - We choose results over comfort and popularity In 2003, Leachman Cattle started its latest chapter of data driven beef cattle selection. The company markets four lines of highly selected genetics: Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, and Stabilizer. Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow/calf producers, and dairies with genetics selected for increased profitability. Additionally, Leachman provides data tools to aid producers in identifying the best genetics for their operation. The world loves exceptional beef - we help produce it! Leachman 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 AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS, 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.
Created: 2024-10-15