2027 Select Sires, Inc. Internship - Livestock Production

About the role

Select Sires Inc., based in Plain City, Ohio, is seeking candidates for a Livestock Technician Intern position at our Plain City, OH facility. This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Production Supervisor and involves hands-on work with livestock and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
• Cleanse and maintain building, grounds, and equipment.
• Collect semen using established safety protocols.
• Handle bulls in a manner to properly stimulate semen collection.
• Operate company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and farm equipment.
• Perform general livestock care, including feeding, cleaning, moving bulls and steers, health testing, veterinary treatments, and hoof trimming.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Shift options include 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
• Holiday and weekend work on a rotating schedule is required.
• Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Great verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Capability to prioritize tasks.
• Capacity to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Reliable means of transportation to report to work on time.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to constantly (6 – 8 hours) stand/walk, bend/stoop, push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to frequently (3 – 6 hours) twist, knee lift (18" - 29") 21 lbs. – 50 lbs., waist lift (30" - 36") 21 lbs. – 50 lbs., chest lift (37" - 60") 21 lbs. – 50 lbs., overhead lift (more than 60") 0 lbs. – 20 lbs., carry 21 lbs. – 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally (1 – 3 hours) squat/kneel.
• Ability to seldomly (0 – 1 hours) sit, climb stairs, crawl, floor lift (0-17") 0 lbs. – 20 lbs.