WHO WE ARE
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs.
SELECT SIRES, INC MISSION
With the highest integrity, maximize the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world.
SELECT SIRES, INC. CORE VALUES
Integrity | Dedication | Respect | Innovation
Select Sires, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Beef Intern. This temporary full-time, hourly, non-exempt position is at our Plain City, OH facility and reports to the Beef Operations Administrator.
Specific duties and responsibilities of a Beef Intern include, but are not limited to,
- Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
- Support the beef team around upcoming beef activities while gaining a deeper understanding of the Select Sires beef business and beef industry.
- Gather missing beef bull data points and support photos for the website and beef sire directory.
- Potential to help the barn crew in domesticating BART bulls in admittance.
- Assist the Beef Operations Administrator with requested projects related to BART, acquisition, and production.
- Provide support and assistance for all details around international beef tours.
- Assist with bull and progeny photos.
- Provide support and assistance for all details around beef team activities
- Ride along on breeding projects to gain hands on experience with beef customers and beef representatives. Capture information for bull marketing purposes.
A Beef Intern 's work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.
SELECT SIRES, INC. COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE GROWTH AND SUCCESS
Select Sires is a team-oriented atmosphere, encouraging employees to take greater responsibility for their careers to grow personally and professionally.
- Select Sires offers employees competitive compensation packages that include flexible benefits,
- Professional development through mentoring and internal and external training,
- Advancement opportunities through career planning,
- A culture instilled by a commitment to excellence, a passion for customer success, and high ethical standards,
- A focus that includes work/life balance,
- Community-oriented mindset as a major contributor to local organizations and events
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A Beef Intern:
- Excellent database skills, Skilled in Microsoft® Office Programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to plan and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF ABEEF INTERN:
- Comfortable working independently while maintaining communication with the team
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and act on them
- Beef animal handling experience
- Photography and videography skills
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF ABEEF INTERN:
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree with preference for an agricultural background/experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A BEEF INTERN:
- Two years of secondary education
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A BEEF INTERN:
- Occasional travel may be required
DISCLAIMER
The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Select Sires retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties, and responsibilities to the employee at any time, with or without notice.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within three business days of the first day of employment.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Select Sires, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Select Sires, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Select Sires, Inc. expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Select Sires, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.
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Note to Agency Recruiters:
Select Sires does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from such submissions. All unsolicited resumes submitted to Select Sires colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be deemed the property of Select Sires.
Agencies must have a valid, fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work in place prior to submitting candidates.
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