Agricultural Career Center
The Agricultural Career Center - presented by the Ohio AgriBusiness Association and Ohio's Country Journal/Ohio Ag Net - is Ohio's one-stop-shop for agriculture-related positions. Career seekers: explore open positions below.
Companies: Click here to submit your position or email your listing directly to Lauren Prettyman Brown at lprettyman@oaba.net. Your position will be posted within 48 business hours and your listing will remain posted for up to 90 days.
Available Job Openings:
05/12/2026
Dairy Development Data Coordinator
Select Sires, Inc.
Select Sires, Inc. is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Dairy Development Data Coordinator. This salaried, exempt position is based at our Plain City, OH facility and reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Genetic Programs and Research.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as an ambassador of Select Sires’ Mission and Core Values, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to animal well-being in every task.
- Organize and coordinate the activities involved with obtaining the genetic information needed by Select Sires as part of dairy bull acquisition, semen marketing and Select’s internal breeding program.
- Serve as the liaison between the Dairy Sire Development team, our internal IT department, genotyping laboratories, genetic evaluation centers, breed associations and trade associations.
- Understanding and overseeing genetic and genomic evaluation data pipelines in the USA and other key countries is a key part of this effort.
- Ensuring that genetic information in Select Sires data systems is timely and accurate is a key responsibility.
- Serve as key backup for these essential operations and, as the content expert, is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving genomic testing or data flow issues.
A Dairy Development Data Coordinator's work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- A high level of competence with MS Excel along with SQL programming capabilities.
- Effective at efficiently communicating, explaining and discussing technical material.
- Superior project management skills.
- Ability to function as a team player and comfortable with multi-tasking.
- A high level of competence with MS Excel along with SQL programming capabilities.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal or Dairy Science.
- 5+ years of industry experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Training in animal breeding, statistics or data science is preferred.
- Knowledge of U.S. industry genetic evaluation systems and genetic evaluation principles.
05/12/2026
Shipping Technician
Select Sires, Inc.
Select Sires, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our team as a SHIPPING TECHNICIAN OH. This hourly, non-exempt position is at our Plain City, OH facility and reports to the Manager of Distribution Facilities.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
- Serve as a positive representative of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
- Accurately package bovine semen orders into designated shipping containers based on distribution requests.
- Process all shipping paperwork with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Update inventory using proprietary software to ensure precise product tracking.
- Move product to appropriate storage locations following established protocols.
- Monitor and maintain liquid nitrogen levels in storage tanks and shipping containers.
- Safely move large inventory tanks as needed.
- Assemble goblets and prepare canes with identification tags.
- Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Shipping Supervisor.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area and equipment.
- Follow all prescribed protocols and safety regulations to ensure product quality and workplace safety.
A Shipping Technician's work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A SHIPPING TECHNICIAN:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey information clearly and accurately.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in packaging, documentation, and inventory updates.
- Effective time-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a structured work environment.
- Strong task-prioritization skills, balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment, maintaining focus, productivity, and composure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software tools used for documentation and data entry.
- Reliable transportation, ensuring consistent and timely attendance.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A SHIPPING TECHNICIAN:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
