Livestock Technician WI

About the role

Select Sires, Inc. is seeking motivated individuals for the hands-on, animal-focused role of Livestock Technician at our Westby, WI campus. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this hourly, non-exempt position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in the agricultural and animal science industry while upholding Select Sires’ mission of maximizing livestock productivity, profitability, and sustainability with the highest integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador of Select Sires’ Mission and Core Values, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to animal well-being in every task.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment, including regular cleaning of buildings, equipment, and grounds to uphold high facility standards.
• Perform semen collection using established, safety-focused protocols, ensuring accuracy, animal care, and proper technique.
• Handle and work with bulls safely and confidently to appropriately prepare animals for semen collection.
• Operate company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and farm equipment, following all safety and operational guidelines.
• Provide daily livestock care, including feeding, watering, cleaning, moving bulls and steers, conducting health tests, administering veterinary treatments, and assisting with hoof trimming and other routine activities.

Schedule

Livestock Technicians work a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with shift times varying by facility. Holiday and weekend shifts are required on a rotating basis to support animal care and production needs. Work schedules and specific duties may be adjusted as needed to meet departmental priorities and ensure consistent, high-quality animal care.

Pay

The starting wage for a Livestock Technician is $19.00 per hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation ensuring consistent and punctual attendance.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with team members across the facility.
• Exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy and consistency in all animal care and facility procedures.
• Strong task-prioritization skills, balancing daily responsibilities while adapting to changing needs.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, physically active environment while maintaining focus and safety at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

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