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Territory:

CentralStar is in search of a college student (or non-student) to breed dairy and beef cattle part time, mostly on weekends, in the surrounding Platteville, Wis., area.

Your purpose:

As a part-time Artificial Insemination (A.I) Specialist, you’ll experience the rewarding career of helping dairy and beef customers excel in herd reproduction and productivity. Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in this area is valuable to our producers. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of agricultural professionals, including other A.I. Specialists, DHI Specialists, Genetic Consultants, Reproductive Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and/or Team Leaders.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• • • • Work hands-on with cattle at various types of dairy and beef farms;
      • Responsible for proper heat-detection and A.I. services;
      • Grow knowledge of reproductive physiology and synchronization protocols;
      • Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting;
      • Incorporate use of electronic heat- and health-monitoring systems;
      • Carry out activities independently or with a small team; and
      • Upload appropriate electronic paperwork and documentation daily.

Qualifications:

• • • • Strong agricultural background with a dairy and/or beef focus;
      • Excellent communication skills;
      • Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
      • Exceptional work ethic, with ability to work on your own and with a team;
      • Valid driver’s license; and
      • Willing to travel, daily, to customers within a certain distance from your home.
      • A.I. experience and knowledge of on-farm software is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• • • • Base daily wage with endless commission potential and paid training;
      • 401(k) plan, including employer match;
      • Continuing-education opportunities; and
      • Employee-assistance program.
      • We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Territory details:

Hours: Full time, first shift Location: Grand Ledge, Mich. Reports to: Director of DHI and Laboratory Services Application deadline: Sept. 22, 2025 The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of daily laboratory operations, including components and diagnostic laboratories; periodic reviews of all laboratory operations; and training and development of laboratory team members to ensure profitability and production standards are in line with overall company goals. In the Grand Ledge laboratory, the team analyzes milk, blood, tissue, and fecal samples for more than a dozen components and characteristics including butterfat, protein, lactose, solids-non-fat, somatic cell count, MUN, Johne’s, leukosis, bovine viral diarrhea, progesterone, neospora, mastitis, pregnancy, and more. This laboratory also works very closely with CentralStar’s Research and Development business unit.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Prepare work schedules and organize daily operations;
• Maintain established quality-control standards;
• Continually brainstorm opportunities and foster innovation for improved efficiency, profitability, problem-solving, etc.;
• Assist with training team members;
• Coach team members on methods and techniques for improvement;
• Complete appropriate paperwork;
• Collaborate and communicate with others, such as CentralStar’s Research and Development team;
• Demonstrate high integrity;
• Encourage a laboratory culture of friendship, vision, accountability, leadership, and engagement while respecting each team member’s unique personality and skill set; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological laboratory sciences and/or minimum five years of experience in laboratory procedures;
• Experience with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, including infrared spectroscopy, flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, and more to process millions of biological samples, annually, including milk, blood, tissue, and feces;
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills;
• Profound computer experience;
• Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
• Excellent communication techniques;
• Strong work ethic; and the
• Ability to regularly sit, stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, bend, climb, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, and move quickly to evade potentially-harmful situations.
• Previous supervisory experience and agricultural background desirable.

Compensation:

• Competitive wage and paid training;
• Paid time off;
• Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options;
• Flexible-spending account;
• 401 (k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
• Optional short-term-disability insurance;
• Continuing-education opportunities;
• Employee-assistance program; and
• Employee-awards program.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Territory details:

Work from home, and travel to dairy farms in the surrounding Eau Claire, Wis., area.

Your purpose:

As a full-time Artificial Insemination (A.I) Specialist, you’ll experience the rewarding career of helping dairy and beef customers excel in herd reproduction and productivity. Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in this area is valuable to our producers. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of agricultural professionals, including other A.I. Specialists, DHI Specialists, Genetic Consultants, Reproductive Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and/or Team Leaders.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with cattle at various types of dairy and beef farms;
• Responsible for proper heat-detection and A.I. services;
• Grow knowledge of reproductive physiology and synchronization protocols;
• Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting;
• Incorporate use of electronic heat- and health-monitoring systems;
• Carry out activities independently or with a small team; and
• Upload appropriate electronic paperwork and documentation daily.

Qualifications:

• Strong agricultural background with a dairy and/or beef focus;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
• Exceptional work ethic, with ability to work on your own and with a team;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Willing to travel, daily, to customers within a certain distance from your home.
• A.I. experience and knowledge of on-farm software is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Base salary with endless commission potential and paid training;
• Paid time off;
• Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options;
• Flexible-spending account;
• 401(k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
• Optional short-term-disability insurance;
• Continuing-education opportunities;
• Employee-awards program; and
• Employee-assistance program.
• We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Territory details:

Work from home, and travel to dairy farms in the surrounding Barron and Dunn County, Wis., area.

Your purpose:

As a full-time Artificial Insemination (A.I) Specialist, you’ll experience the rewarding career of helping dairy and beef customers excel in herd reproduction and productivity. Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in this area is valuable to our producers. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of agricultural professionals, including other A.I. Specialists, DHI Specialists, Genetic Consultants, Reproductive Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and/or Team Leaders.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with cattle at various types of dairy and beef farms;
• Responsible for proper heat-detection and A.I. services;
• Grow knowledge of reproductive physiology and synchronization protocols;
• Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting;
• Incorporate use of electronic heat- and health-monitoring systems;
• Carry out activities independently or with a small team; and
• Upload appropriate electronic paperwork and documentation daily.

Qualifications:

• Strong agricultural background with a dairy and/or beef focus;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
• Exceptional work ethic, with ability to work on your own and with a team;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Willing to travel, daily, to customers within a certain distance from your home.
• A.I. experience and knowledge of on-farm software is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Base salary with endless commission potential and paid training;
• Paid time off;
• Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options;
• Flexible-spending account;
• 401(k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
• Optional short-term-disability insurance;
• Continuing-education opportunities;
• Employee-awards program; and
• Employee-assistance program.
• We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Territory details:

Work from home, and travel to dairy farms in the surrounding Waupun, Wis., area.

Your purpose:

As a full-time Artificial Insemination (A.I) Specialist, you’ll experience the rewarding career of helping dairy and beef customers excel in herd reproduction and productivity. Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in this area is valuable to our producers. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of agricultural professionals, including other A.I. Specialists, DHI Specialists, Genetic Consultants, Reproductive Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and/or Team Leaders.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with cattle at various types of dairy and beef farms;
• Responsible for proper heat-detection and A.I. services;
• Grow knowledge of reproductive physiology and synchronization protocols;
• Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting;
• Incorporate use of electronic heat- and health-monitoring systems;
• Carry out activities independently or with a small team; and
• Upload appropriate electronic paperwork and documentation daily.

Qualifications:

• Strong agricultural background with a dairy and/or beef focus;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
• Exceptional work ethic, with ability to work on your own and with a team;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Willing to travel, daily, to customers within a certain distance from your home.
• A.I. experience and knowledge of on-farm software is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Base salary with endless commission potential and paid training
• Full benefits package:
• Paid time off;
• Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options;
• Flexible-spending account;
• 401 (k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
• Optional short-term-disability insurance;
• Continuing-education opportunities; and
• Employee-assistance program.
• Employee-awards program
• We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Territory details:

Hours: Full time Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Location: Work from either our Waupun, Wis., office OR Lansing, Mich., office. A hybrid-working option that includes a home office may be available after all training, role transition, etc. is complete. Deadline: Sept. 22, 2025

Your purpose:

Experience a career working with CentralStar Cooperative, a member of the Select Sires Federation and the fastest-growing Dairy Herd Information (DHI) program in the United States. As the Information Technology (IT) Manager for our agricultural cooperative, you’ll be responsible for managing IT-support relationships and acting as systems administrator for the goal of overseeing the cooperative’s computer networks and continually efforting improvement of the company’s network systems. You’ll work closely with directors and business-unit managers to identify hardware, software, and data needs, as well as scheduling support, training, installation, etc. as needed.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Manage relationships between IT vendors (currently Convergence Networks and Algorithm) and the cooperative;
• Consult with management and other team members regarding needs for data, computers, communication, personnel requirements, processing schedules, and regulatory and legal responsibilities;
• Confer with data-processing and project managers to obtain information on limitations and capabilities of existing system and capabilities required for data-processing projects and projected workload;
• Evaluate factors such as the number of departments serviced by data-processing equipment, reporting formats required, volume of transactions, time requirements, cost constraints, security, and access restrictions to determine hardware configurations;
• Administer network system and customer-relationship-management system;
• Maintain infrastructure, hardware, back-up, and cloud services (via Convergence);
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing system, that will provide capabilities for proposed needs;
• Monitor functioning of equipment;
• Enter data to store, retrieve, and manipulate it for analysis;
• Train users of new or modified equipment and/or software programs;
• Consult with business units to establish emergency protocol;
• Manage the implementation of disaster-recovery plans in the event of a disaster or emergency;
• Assist in the preparation and management of an annual business-unit budget;
• Work collaboratively with members of the executive-staff team to understand business strategies, goals, objectives, and key performance measures;
• Actively work to expand personal knowledge through professional development;
• Strive to continually build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively, and demonstrate high integrity; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the dairy industry (agriculture) is beneficial, but not required;
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or related field, with five or more years of experience in network administration preferred (a combination of successful experience and education will be considered);
• Certified Network Engineer (CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network A+, CompTIA Sec+) preferred;
• Experience in enterprise-resource-planning (ERP) systems required (Acumatica preferred);
• Outstanding communication and people skills, with service-oriented attitude;
• Must be self-directed and motivated with a high degree of initiative;
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills required, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and to quickly adapt to changing situations;
• Ability to enter data into a computer terminal to store, retrieve, and manipulate it for analysis of system capabilities and requirements;
• Maintain a strong understanding of workflows with the ability to identify and document gaps in processes and systems, achieving resolution with appropriate technology;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written-communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, various customers/cooperative members, and CentralStar Cooperative personnel at all levels;
• Must be able to utilize effective training skills to teach users, with varying technological abilities, how to use new or modified equipment and/or software programs;
• Display consistent professionalism;
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team structure;
• Must be able to honor confidentiality;
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record;
• Must be able and willing to honor some travel, as necessary, throughout CentralStar’s service area; and
• Excellent computer skills, including but not limited to e-mail, spreadsheets, presentation programs, and customer-management programs, with the ability to learn other associated software, as needed.

Compensation:

• Salary;
• Paid time off;
• Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options;
• Flexible-spending account;
• 401 (k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
• Optional short-term-disability insurance;
• Continuing-education opportunities;
• Employee-assistance program;
• Employee-awards program; and
• Company vehicle provided for work-related travel.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Research and Development Intern

Territory:

Lansing, Mich.

Deadline to apply:

Oct. 31, 2025.

Your purpose:

CentralStar’s Research and Development Laboratory, AntelBio™, conducts cutting-edge science to develop and commercialize new management tools for dairy and beef producers. Key among these have been diagnostics for a variety of dairy-industry diseases and physiologic status markers including mastitis and pregnancy. You’ll join the team as a Laboratory Intern, assisting in research projects from biomarker discovery to validation of novel diagnostic tests utilizing molecular and immunological techniques and technologies. The Dairy Herd Information (DHI) system has been in place for more than 100 years, but now even more value can be drawn from routinely-collected samples to improve animal health and herd management. You’ll collaborate with researchers, veterinarians, and producers as samples are collected and studies are carried out.

Training and experience will be provided on:

• Numerous common laboratory procedures and equipment;
• Molecular genetic techniques, sequence interrogation, and assay design;
• Immunological techniques and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) design;
• Sample-collection methodologies, including venipuncture;
• Laboratory software and data-management techniques; and
• Data analysis and presentation.

Qualifications:

• Should have a strong interest in agriculture;
• Outstanding attention to detail;
• Motivation to follow through;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and function as part of a cohesive team;
• Knowledge of common laboratory practices is strongly suggested; and
• Understanding of dairy- or beef-cattle production is a bonus.

Compensation:

• Competitive wage and
• Opportunity for professional development.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Milk-Sample Technician Intern

Territory:

There are two Milk-Sample Technician internships available, one in Kaukauna, Wis., and one in Grand Ledge, Mich.

Deadline to apply:

Oct. 31, 2025.

Your purpose:

As a Milk-Sample Technician Intern, you become part of a dynamic team that analyzes samples and reports component and diagnostic results from dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and various surrounding states. Samples are received from Dairy Herd Information (DHI) Specialists, producers, and veterinarians and provide a wealth of information about animal health and production.

Training and experience will be provided on:

• Moving and organizing milk samples for processing;
• Performing accurate preparation of various chemicals for analysis of milk samples;
• Useing state-of-the-art equipment to analyze milk samples;
• Preparing sample vials for use by team members in the field;
• Maintaining inventory and supply levels to ensure compliance with quality control;
• Quality assurance practices and standard-operating procedures;
• Properly cleaning equipment and work areas; and
• Other duties as assigned.
• There may occasionally be opportunities to assist DHI Specialists on farm and provide relief help in the sample-delivery department.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills;
• Demonstrates the ability to operate all testing equipment and supplies according to procedural standards on a daily basis;
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, and carry objects up to 50 pounds; and
• Strong work ethic, with ability to work on your own, as well as in a team structure.
• A dairy-farm background is preferred, but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Competitive wage and
• Opportunity for professional development.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Artificial Insemination (A.I.) Specialist Interns

Territory:

Four in Wisconsin and one in Michigan (location within each state is flexible)

Deadline to apply:

Oct. 31, 2025.

Your purpose:

As an A.I. Specialist Intern, you’ll experience a rewarding summer of helping dairy and beef customers excel in herd reproduction and productivity. Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in this area is valuable to our producers. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of agricultural professionals, including other A.I. Specialists, DHI Specialists, Genetic Consultants, Reproductive Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and/or Team Leaders.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with cattle at various types of dairy and beef farms;
• Responsible for proper heat-detection and A.I. services;
• Grow knowledge of reproductive physiology and synchronization protocols;
• Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting;
• Incorporate use of electronic heat- and health-monitoring systems;
• Carry out activities independently or with a small team; and
• Upload appropriate electronic paperwork and documentation daily.

Qualifications:

• Strong agricultural background with a dairy and/or beef focus;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
• Exceptional work ethic, with ability to work on your own and with a team;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Willing to travel, daily, to customers within a certain distance from your home.
• A.I. experience and knowledge of on-farm software is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Competitive wage and
• Opportunity for professional development

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Hours:

Full-time, first shift Full-time entry-level Milk-Sample Technicians work as part of a team in a state-of-the-art milk-sample-processing environment. Under the guidance of the facility supervisor, Milk-Sample Technicians carefully view and analyze milk samples for a variety of data points. They provide assistance to ensure equipment is operating properly, while making sure all samples are processed correctly by following strict guidelines set by the National Dairy Herd Information Association.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Assist with moving and organizing milk samples for processing;
• Perform accurate preparation of various chemicals for analysis of milk samples;
• Use state-of-the-art equipment to analyze milk samples;
• Prepare sample vials for use by team members in the field;
• Work together to maintain inventory and supply levels to ensure compliance with quality control;
• Clean equipment and work area; and
• Other duties as assigned.
• There may occasionally be opportunities to assist DHI Specialists on farm and provide relief help in the sample-delivery department.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Demonstrates the ability to operate all testing equipment and supplies according to procedural standards on a daily basis;
• Ability to regularly sit, stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, bend, climb, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, and move quickly to evade potentially-harmful situations; and
• Strong work ethic, with ability to work on your own, as well as in a team structure.
• A dairy-farm background is preferred, but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Hourly wage;
• Paid time off;
• Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options;
• Flexible-spending account;
• 401 (k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
• Optional short-term-disability insurance;
• Continuing-education opportunities;
• Employee-assistance program; and
• Employee-awards program.
• We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

[button link="/employment-application/" class="et_pb_module et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 btn btn-primary"]Apply Now[/button]   The full-time DHI Specialist is an integral part of a dairy farm’s professional consulting team. Vast information impacting herd productivity, cattle health, animal welfare, sustainability, and profitability can conveniently and accurately be revealed with just a few ounces of milk. As a DHI Specialist, a major part of this career opportunity will be to advise customers on testing services to support an efficient, healthy, and profitable cow herd. DHI Specialists collect milk samples, process paperwork, and assist dairy farmers with data analysis and decision-making to benefit the future of their operations.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Transport DHI-testing equipment and racks with vials to farm;
• Set up and plug in testing meters;
• Computer work editing cows sold, calved, dried up, etc.;
• Visit and enjoy good conversation;
• Accurately collect milk samples and coordinating cow identification;
• Properly identify vials that need diagnostic testing (i.e. milk-pregnancy test, A1/A2, etc.)
• Wash DHI-testing equipment;
• Computer work to check for errors, ensure accuracy, and transfer data to laboratory;
• Invoice customer using company program;
• Organize shipping or delivery (depending on location) of vials to laboratory for component and diagnostic testing;
• Schedule future DHI milk-testing days; and
• Once lab work is complete, assist customer in analyzing test-day data and reports to help with herd management.
• DHI Specialists also spend time with our A.I./genetics business unit working together to prospect and grow business.

Qualifications:

• Animal-agricultural background;
• High-school diploma or equivalent;
• Enjoy the beauty and fresh atmosphere of early mornings;
• Be teachable and willing to learn;
• Outstanding people skills, with service-oriented attitude;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Demonstrates the ability to operate all DHI equipment and supplies according to procedural standards;
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, and carry objects up to 50 pounds;
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to work on your own, as well as with a team; and
• Fundamental computer skills with the ability to learn associated software programs.
• Knowledge of DART, DairyComp305, and/or BoviSync is preferred, but not required. We will train.

Compensation:

• Salary to start, then commission;
• Paid training;
• Some flexibility in scheduling;
• Usually no weekend testing;
• Paid time off;
• Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options;
• Flexible-spending account;
• 401 (k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
• Optional short-term-disability insurance;
• Continuing-education opportunities;
• Employee-assistance program; and
• Employee-awards program.
• We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Your purpose:

As a full-time Artificial Insemination (A.I) Specialist, you’ll experience the rewarding career of helping dairy and beef customers excel in herd reproduction and productivity. Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in this area is valuable to our producers. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of agricultural professionals, including other A.I. Specialists, DHI Specialists, Genetic Consultants, Reproductive Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and/or Team Leaders.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with cattle at various types of dairy and beef farms;
• Responsible for proper heat-detection and A.I. services;
• Grow knowledge of reproductive physiology and synchronization protocols;
• Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting;
• Incorporate use of electronic heat- and health-monitoring systems;
• Carry out activities independently or with a small team; and
• Upload appropriate electronic paperwork and documentation daily.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong agricultural background with a dairy and/or beef focus;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
• Exceptional work ethic, with ability to work on your own and with a team;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Willing to travel, daily, to customers within a certain distance from your home.
• A.I. experience and knowledge of on-farm software is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Base salary with endless commission potential and paid training
• Full benefits package:
• Paid time off;
• Health-, dental-, and vision-insurance options;
• Flexible-spending account;
• 401 (k) – retirement savings plan with up to 4% match;
• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term-disability insurance;
• Optional short-term-disability insurance;
• Continuing-education opportunities; and
• Employee-assistance program.
• Employee-awards program
• We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.

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Your purpose:

As a part-time Artificial Insemination (A.I) Specialist, you’ll experience the rewarding career of helping dairy and beef customers excel in herd reproduction and productivity. Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in this area is valuable to our producers. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of agricultural professionals, including other A.I. Specialists, DHI Specialists, Genetic Consultants, Reproductive Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and/or Team Leaders.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Work hands-on with cattle at various types of dairy and beef farms;
• Responsible for proper heat-detection and A.I. services;
• Grow knowledge of reproductive physiology and synchronization protocols;
• Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting;
• Incorporate use of electronic heat- and health-monitoring systems;
• Carry out activities independently or with a small team; and
• Upload appropriate electronic paperwork and documentation daily.

Qualifications:

• Strong agricultural background with a dairy and/or beef focus;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Outstanding people skills, with service-orientated attitude;
• Exceptional work ethic, with ability to work on your own and with a team;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Willing to travel, daily, to customers within a certain distance from your home.
• A.I. experience and knowledge of on-farm software is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Base daily wage with endless commission potential and paid training;
• Continuing-education opportunities; and
• Employee-assistance program.
• We prefer to promote from within when advancement opportunities arise. Our investment in your training is critical in maintaining that goal.

About CentralStar Cooperative:

CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states.