What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant position at Trans Ova Genetics?
Job Description
Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a full time Office Assistant to join them in our Madison, WI office! In this position, you could expect to work equally between our front office and our shipping department. In our front office, we expect this position to take inbound calls and walk-ins, coordinate schedules, and other miscellaneous office duties. In our shipping department, this position would in both domestic and export shipments and coordinate the appropriate procedures and documentation to ensure safe, timely shipping. Our ideal candidate would have strong interpersonal and professional skills while able to maintain an organized mentality in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the agriculture industry is preferred, but not required!
Key Responsibilities
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Primarily an indoor office environment.
Able to lift 50lbs.
Other Skills/experience
Prior computer experience in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be friendly, dependable, and possess a high degree of professionalism.
Seeking a self-starter capable of multitasking and prioritizing.
About Us
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS , with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a full time Office Assistant to join them in our Madison, WI office! In this position, you could expect to work equally between our front office and our shipping department. In our front office, we expect this position to take inbound calls and walk-ins, coordinate schedules, and other miscellaneous office duties. In our shipping department, this position would in both domestic and export shipments and coordinate the appropriate procedures and documentation to ensure safe, timely shipping. Our ideal candidate would have strong interpersonal and professional skills while able to maintain an organized mentality in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the agriculture industry is preferred, but not required!
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming phone calls, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate team members or departments.
- Retrieve messages from voice mail and forward to appropriate team members.
- Answer questions about the organization and provide callers with addresses, directions and other information.
- Prepare and receive incoming and outgoing genetic shipments for customers.
- Input customer data, along with helping coordinate the input of all data with all departments.
- Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate team members.
- Organize and track the maintenance of company fleet vehicles.
- Partake in maintaining frozen semen and embryo inventory.
- Maintain a clean workspace and assist in the upkeep of the building.
- Organize and track promotional materials.
- Organize and code monthly credit card statements for the location.
- Follows Trans Ova’s policies and procedures.
- Maintains a professional image representative of Trans Ova’s industry position.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Primarily an indoor office environment.
Able to lift 50lbs.
Other Skills/experience
Prior computer experience in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be friendly, dependable, and possess a high degree of professionalism.
Seeking a self-starter capable of multitasking and prioritizing.
About Us
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS , with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
