What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maternity Technician position at Alta Genetics?
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