Feed Team Herdsman - Part Time

Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a part time Feed Team Herdsman to join our team in Sioux Center, IA. In this role, you would play a critical role in supporting the daily operations of on-farm cattle care. This position ensures that all cattle receive proper nutrition, live in clean and well-maintained environments, and are handled in a safe, low-stress manner. Regular responsibilities include operating and maintaining farm equipment, performing general facility upkeep, and assisting with cattle movement when needed.

 

This role contributes directly to the health and well-being of high-value donor and recipient cattle, which are essential to Trans Ova’s mission of advancing livestock genetics. The ideal candidate takes pride in routine farm work, demonstrates attention to detail, and works efficiently both independently and as part of a team. This candidate would carry experience with equipment such as tractors or skid loaders with prior cattle handling experience preferred. 

 

This part time role would offer 15-20 hours per week that would be flexible from Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Figures load sizes and feeds cattle daily.
• Operates heavy machinery safely and responsibly, including but not limited to: feed trucks and wagons, tractors, mixers, and loaders.
• Unloads feed commodities.
• Assists with yard maintenance including, but not limited to: fencing, manure hauling, box scraping, bedding and snow removal.
• Assists Recipient Team with cattle sorting and processing as needed.
• Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed.
• Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position.
• Follows Trans Ova’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Education Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.

            

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to operate farm equipment. 
• Working conditions are primarily an outdoor environment with extreme temperatures. 

 

            

Other skills/experience:

• Previous farm/heavy equipment experience required.
• Ability to work with numbers.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

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 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