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CentralStar Cooperative
Cattle-Breeding Specialist, Northwest WI
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$44,433 / year median in Wisconsin
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Territory:
Work from home and travel to farms in the surrounding New Richmond, Baldwin, Osceola, and River Falls, Wis., area Your purpose: As a full-time Artificial Insemination (A.I) Specialist, you'll experience the rewarding career of helping dairy and beef customers excel in herd reproduction and productivity. Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in this area is valuable to our producers. You'll have the opportunity to work with a team of agricultural professionals, including other A.I. Specialists, DHI Specialists, Genetic Consultants, Reproductive Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and/or Team Leaders.Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Work hands-on with cattle at various types of dairy and beef farms;
- Responsible for proper heat-detection and A.I. services;
- Grow knowledge of reproductive physiology and synchronization protocols;
- Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting;
- Incorporate use of electronic heat
- and health-monitoring systems;
- Carry out activities independently or with a small team; and
- Upload appropriate electronic paperwork and documentation daily.
Qualifications:
- Strong agricultural background with a dairy and/or beef focus;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
- Exceptional work ethic, with ability to work on your own and with a team;
- Valid driver's license; and
- Willing to travel, daily, to customers within a certain distance from your home.
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Compensation:
- Base salary with endless commission potential and paid training;
- Paid time off;
- Health
- dental
- and vision-insurance options;
- Flexible-spending account;
- 401 (k)
- retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
- Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
- Optional short-term-disability insurance;
- Continuing-education opportunities;
- Employee-assistance program; and
- Employee-awards program.
- We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise.