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Territory details:

Hours: Full time Location: based from home office in the greater northwest quadrant of Wisconsin, with regular on-farm visits within a given geography. Deadline: Aug. 20, 2025

Your purpose:

This position supports the CowManager portfolio of products and technology through pre-sales, sales, installation, training, and ongoing support for both team members and customers. This work directly supports CentralStar’s artificial-insemination (A.I.) and herd-management products and services, while advancing the cooperative’s long-term mission. Reporting to the CowManager Program Director, this individual works closely with customers, field staff, and other key partners to achieve successful outcomes.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Promote and train customers and team members about the CowManager portfolio of products and technology;
• Work with farm-management teams, including veterinarians, nutritionists, and reproductive consultants to recommend and implement CowManager reproductive, production, and health solutions for herds, futuristically integrating these technologies;
• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients, within the defined territory, to drive sales;
• Maintain detailed records of prospective clients for future follow-up, and regularly reconnect with current customers to share new features;
• Schedule and implement sales meetings to provide data- and technology-consulting services to dairy, beef, and youngstock producers;
• Lead and execute new-sale installation efforts, including organizing and guiding other team members, when needed, for large-system installs;
• Quickly and effectively respond to technical challenges or system issues from existing users;
• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of CowManager as new features/products are launched and provide ongoing training accordingly; and
• Develop knowledge of industry and herd-management software and equipment that may need to be integrated or interfaced with CowManager for desired outcomes and action plans.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze farm records and accurately benchmark reproduction, production, and health data. Use this data to develop progress reports for herd owners, highlight areas for improvement, and identify potential CowManager prospects.
• Proactively market and integrate other CentralStar offerings, including our genetic, service, and product portfolio, to maximize industry advantages, and
• Co-manage integral key accounts with other senior staff members.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in dairy/animal science, agribusiness, or a related area is preferred;
• In-depth knowledge of the dairy/beef industry is required;
• Proven success in sales (preferably agribusiness) with five or more years of experience required (A combination of successful experience and education will be considered.);
• Robust computer knowledge, as well as strong technical skills with hardware and software;
• Mechanical abilities to install and adapt to on-farm scenarios;
• Extensive knowledge of standard practices in the areas of livestock reproduction, herd health, and youngstock rearing;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Exceptional speaking and discussion skills, including content preparation, dynamic delivery efforts, and the ability to interact with a small audience and answer questions;
• Positive work ethic with a service-orientated attitude;
• Demonstrates strong self-motivation and organization, with a high level of accountability in both independent and team settings;
• Expected to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies;
• Committed to self-continuing education and staying current on industry trends;
• General computer skills required, such as experience with Microsoft office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word); and a
• Valid driver’s license.
• This person must have the ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and to lift and carry objects up to 120 pounds.

Compensation:

• Base salary with paid training;
• Sales-based commission;
• Company vehicle;
• 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:

Hours: Full time Location: based from home office in Wisconsin with regular travel across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. Deadline: Aug. 20, 2025

Your purpose:

This position leads the CowManager business unit, overseeing all aspects of pre-sales, sales, customer support, market development, and training. The role supports CentralStar’s artificial insemination (A.I.) and herd-management products and services, aligning with the cooperative’s long-range goals. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this individual collaborates closely with customers, CentralStar CowManager Specialists, field staff, CentralStar leadership, CowManager personnel, external vendors, and other key partners to drive results and ensure success.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Manage, implement, and promote strategy for sales of all CowManager products and services to farm customers and prospects, futuristically integrating these technologies;
• Work closely with management and marketing personnel to assist in the coordination and implementation of an effective and progressive CowManager-marketing program to all CentralStar team members, customers, and prospects, while also integrating other services offered by CentralStar;
• Be a main point of contact and relationship holder between CentralStar Cooperative and CowManager key personnel, to ensure continued success and collaboration;
• Manage/supervise CentralStar CowManager Specialists in collaboration with other leadership;
• Identify training needs for CentralStar CowManager Specialists, and coordinate development of appropriate training opportunities to meet those needs;
• Conduct one-on-one rides alongs with field personnel to provide additional product training and cultivate potential prospects and customers;
• Effectively accomplish all duties associated with sales and support needs for specific key customers;
• Co-manage integral accounts with other senior staff members;
• Develop relationships with dairy-equipment companies to install specific equipment such as sort gates, etc.;
• Be the primary resource for team members with a variety of product questions;
• Attend and participate in cooperative activities, events, and functions relating to internal and customer-facing needs;
• Prepare, create, and review content for presentations, articles, and more;
• Work with finance teams, as needed, for budgets, incentives, payroll, and other programs; and
• Consistently demonstrate a thorough knowledge of, and support for organizational mission and vision statements, the culture initiative, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in dairy/animal science, agribusiness, or a related area is required;
• Proven success in agribusiness sales and five or more years of experience is required;
• In depth knowledge of the dairy/beef industry is required;
• Ability to develop and maintain key vendor relationships;
• Extensive knowledge of standard practices in the areas of livestock reproduction, herd health, and youngstock rearing;
• Robust computer knowledge, as well as strong technical skills with hardware and software;
• Mechanical abilities to install and adapt to on-farm scenarios;
• Must have the ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and to lift and carry objects up to 120 pounds;
• Regular day and overnight travel across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana is expected for this role;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Exceptional speaking and discussion skills, including content preparation, dynamic delivery efforts, and the ability to interact with a small audience and answer questions;
• Positive work ethic with a service-orientated attitude;
• Demonstrates strong self-motivation and organization, with a high level of accountability in both independent and team settings;
• Expected to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies;
• Committed to self-continuing education and staying current on industry trends;
• Strong computer skills required, such as experience with Microsoft office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word); and a
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation:

• Base salary with paid training;
• Sales-based commission;
• Company vehicle;
• 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 Sioux Falls, S.D., and northwest Iowa area.

Your purpose:

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 may spend some time prospecting to 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;
• Valid driver’s license; 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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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 roughly a 70-mile-radius of Sturgis, Mich. Farm sizes range from small to 2,500+. This role is special, because it offers the variety of working independently on smaller farms and teaming up with others on larger operations to get the job done. Depending on the schedule, hotel stays may only be needed 3-4 nights per month.

Your purpose:

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;
• Valid driver’s license; 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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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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Hours:

Full-time, first shift Location: Kaukauna, Wis. 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.

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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.