Careers
Who We Are
At CentralStar we help dairy and beef producers maximize their herds by connecting key farm areas. We offer industry-leading genetics, reproduction services, herd health products, DHI, diagnostic testing, and consulting. As a member of our team, YOU help producers see the whole picture, enabling them to optimize efficiency and profitability. Our team members live in the communities they serve, forming one of the most comprehensive agriculture field services teams in the Midwest.
Our Culture
Fostering your passion through our FUSION Culture
SYNERGY and teamwork are vital for supporting our customers and the future of their farms. INDEPENDENCE and accountability help you recognize your role and responsibility, fostering trust within the team.
We invest in OPPORTUNITY for learning and goal achievement, ensuring you have the necessary skills for your career. Our NURTURING environment includes job shadowing, recognition, mentoring, and guidance to support your personal and career growth.
Embracing our FUSION Culture empowers team members to create bright futures and unifies our diverse group into a cohesive team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our culture is one of passion for our team members, the Ag industry, and producer success.
Perks and Benefits for Full-time Careers
Paid training
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision-insurance options
Flexible-spending account
401 (k) retirement with company match
Sponsored life and long-term-disability insurance
Optional short-term-disability insurance
Team-member Assistance Programs
Continuing-education
Team-member awards program
Team Member Award Winners 2024
Life at CentralStar
Meet some of our team and hear their stories.
Candidate Journey
Once your application has passed the screening process, and caught the attention of the team, the hiring manager will reach out for next steps.
1. Phone Screening
A member of the hiring team will reach out to discuss potential opportunities and learn more about you, and possibly schedule a first interview.
2. First Interview
You will meet the hiring manager and another member of the CentralStar team to discuss your work experience. This interview will provide a better understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of the role you are interested in.
3. Interview / Job Shadow
This step varies by position and may include an interview or working alongside team members in the role you are applying for. This experience gives you a clearer understanding of the requirements, responsibilities, and FUSION culture at CentralStar.
4. Job Offer
The hiring manager will call you with the job offer and follow up with an email. If you accept the Human Resources team will send you the contract to sign electronically.
Behind the Scenes: Our Team’s Passions
Carlos Marin
In a world where time is often stretched thin, Carlos Marin, a team member at the CentralStar Kaukauna, Wis., milk-analysis facility, finds a unique way to give back to his community — through music. By day, Carlos excels in his role as a laboratory technician, but outside of work, he channels his talent into volunteering with a local community band called New Horizons Music Fox Valley, based in Appleton, Wis.
Carlos is no ordinary musician. He plays the flute, piccolo, and clarinet, seamlessly switching between these instruments to add depth and color to the ensemble’s sound. “Our ensemble is composed of roughly 20 individuals who are mostly music aficionado amateurs,” said Carlos. “Through our music knowledge and musical-instrument skills, we put together several types of programs, such as patriotic or Christmas music, Broadway-show collections, movie themes, and musical-decade features.”
The band organizes shows for public concerts, but they specialize in playing for senior citizens. “We perform a full hour of entertainment throughout the summer and around the Christmas season at several senior-assisted-living centers located across the Fox Valley region in northeast Wisconsin (Appleton, Menasha, Neenah areas),” added Carlos. “In addition, a special feature from my perspective is many of the older generations we play for in the Fox Valley region have ties to the dairy industry, whether they once owned a farm or worked in the dairy industry. As all my fellow team members know at CentralStar, the farming industry can be like a family, and it’s important in a family to help the older generations.”
Carlos’ dedication is evident in every note he plays and every person he affects. “I’ve always had a passion for music and playing an instrument, and this presents me with an opportunity to play music that brings happiness to others. Senior citizens who live in nursing homes due to advanced age and health circumstances cannot go out to places anymore, like attending music concerts, parades, or doing activities outside. So, bringing a little bit of entertainment to enlighten their days and see a smile on their faces — it is the most rewarding feeling.”
For Carlos, volunteering through music is more than a hobby. “It makes me feel like I’m part of the community. Music is a universal language; having come from another country, it feels nice to blend with the community I have joined.”
Carlos’ story reminds us giving back can take many forms, and when we share our talents with others, we not only enrich their lives but our own, as well.