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 Phoenix, AZ

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