POSITION OBJECTIVE 

PEAK has multiple openings for a Livestock Specialist in Shawano, Wis., to care for and handle sires in a manner to achieve maximum production levels.  

Hours Available: 

• Monday-Friday, 4:30am - 1:30pm, rotational weekends and holidays

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY  

• Handle sires of varying ages and sizes in a calm, confident manner for optimum production  
• Work in a system using established protocols 
• Perform regular livestock care including feeding, cleaning, moving cattle, assisting with health testing and veterinary treatments, and other routine tasks  
• Operate company farm equipment and vehicles  
• Clean and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment  

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required 

• Comfortable working with large animals  
• Must have a valid driver’s license 
• Ability to perform occasional planned weekend duties 
• Capability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds 
• Capacity to work on feet and stand for long periods of time 
• Willingness to learn and follow company protocols  

Desired 

• Previous livestock handling experience 
• Experience detecting health and disease symptoms in cattle 
• Ability to perform basic equipment and building maintenance repairs 
• Post-secondary education in agriculture or related field 

Ideal 

• Basic computer skills working with Microsoft Office 

CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST  

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team environment 
• Effective communicator with attention to detail  
• Keen sense of attention to safe working practices and strong awareness of surroundings 
• Willingness to grow and develop both personally and professionally