What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cattle Feeder position at Trans Ova?
Job Description
Join Trans Ova Genetics and play a hands-on role in daily cattle care and feedlot operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and contributing directly to animal health and performance.
We’re looking for a dependable team member seeking 15–20 hours per week, with availability Monday–Friday between 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities
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. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, 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 has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.
Join Trans Ova Genetics and play a hands-on role in daily cattle care and feedlot operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and contributing directly to animal health and performance.
We’re looking for a dependable team member seeking 15–20 hours per week, with availability Monday–Friday between 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities
- Feed cattle daily by calculating and delivering appropriate rations
- Operate equipment safely, including feed trucks, tractors, wagons, and pay loaders
- Unload and manage feed commodities
- Support yard operations, including fencing, manure hauling, bedding, snow removal, and general maintenance
- Assist with cattle sorting, movement, and processing as needed
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotation to support operations
- Maintain a safe, professional work environment and follow company policies
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous farm and/or heavy equipment experience
- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in varying conditions
- Basic math skills and ability to work with feed calculations
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork 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. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, 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 has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.