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:
03/02/2026
Livestock Technician
Select Sires, Inc.
WHO WE ARE
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs.
SELECT SIRES, INC MISSION
With the highest integrity, maximize the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world.
SELECT SIRES, INC. CORE VALUES
Integrity | Dedication | Respect | Innovation
Select Sires, Inc. is excited to welcome motivated individuals to our team as Livestock Technicians at our Plain City, OH campus. In this hands on, animal focused role, you’ll work directly with our world class livestock alongside a team that values care, teamwork, and excellence. This is an hourly, non exempt position reporting to the Production Supervisor and offers the chance to contribute to meaningful work in the agricultural and animal science industry. The starting wage for a Livestock Technician is $19.00+ per hour, depending on experience.
Specific duties and responsibilities of a Livestock Technician 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.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment, including regular cleaning of buildings, equipment, and grounds to uphold our high facility standards.
- Perform semen collection using established, safety focused protocols, ensuring accuracy, animal care, and proper technique.
- Handle and work with bulls safely and confidently to appropriately prepare animals for semen collection.
- Operate company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and farm equipment, following all safety and operational guidelines.
- Provide daily livestock care, including feeding, watering, cleaning, moving bulls and steers, conducting health tests, administering veterinary treatments, and assisting with hoof trimming and other routine activities.
Livestock Technicians work a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, with shift times varying by facility. Current shift options include:
- 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
To support animal care and production needs, holiday and weekend shifts are required on a rotating basis. Work schedules and specific duties may be adjusted as needed to meet departmental priorities and ensure consistent, high quality animal care.
WHY JOIN SELECT SIRES?
At Select Sires, you’ll be part of a team oriented, supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and grow both personally and professionally. We take pride in fostering a culture where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute their best.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and flexible benefits are designed to support your health, financial security, and overall, well being.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentoring programs, on the job learning, and both internal and external training designed to help you expand your skills.
- Clear pathways for advancement through intentional career planning and growth opportunities.
- A culture built on excellence, commitment to customer success, and the highest ethical standards.
- A meaningful focus on work/life balance, ensuring you can thrive at work and at home.
- A community driven mindset, with Select Sires proudly contributing to and participating in local organizations, events, and initiatives.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A LIVESTOCK TECHNICIAN:
- Reliable transportation, ensuring consistent and punctual attendance.
- Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members across the facility.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all animal care and facility procedures.
- Strong task-prioritization skills, balancing daily responsibilities while adapting to changing needs.
- The ability to excel in a fast-paced, physically active environment, maintaining focus and safety at all times.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A LIVESTOCK TECHNICIAN:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
02/05/2026
Lead Data Analyst
Select Sires, Inc.
WHO WE ARE
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs.
SELECT SIRES, INC MISSION
With the highest integrity, maximize the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world.
SELECT SIRES, INC. CORE VALUES
Integrity | Dedication | Respect | Innovation
Select Sires, Inc. seeks to hire a Lead Data Analyst. This salary, exempt position reports to the Director of Enterprise Data.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Lead & Mentor
- Supervise and develop a team of data analysts, creating goals and career growth opportunities
- Build and lead a guild of analysts to mature processes and techniques that overcome common challenges
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, analytical excellence, and rigorous validation
- Establish practices for proving that solutions work before full deployment
Partner & Collaborate
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business areas, spending routine time understanding their needs
- Lead structured discovery conversations that translate ambiguous requirements into well-defined, actionable work
- Guide stakeholders through a disciplined process to identify work that delivers measurable business value
- Work with the Data Platform Manager to coordinate team priorities and deliver maximum value
- Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences through clear communication
Design & Deliver
- Conduct comprehensive data profiling to deeply understand what the data means, including its quality, patterns, and business context
- Design data models that serve critical business needs, from profiling source data to prototyping dimensional models
- Collaborate with Data Warehouse Engineers to refine models and develop transforms to populate them
- Validate and test analytical solutions to prove they work before broader implementation
- Create compelling reports and dashboards in Power BI that measure what truly matters
- Define and classify key metrics that drive business decisions
- Develop data governance frameworks, including data dictionaries, data mapping, and automated profiling
- Document data meaning and lineage to build organizational knowledge
Enable & Empower
- Increase stakeholder ability to use and author their own reports, working toward self-service analytics
- Serve as a subject matter expert, deepening the organization's understanding of business processes and data needs
- Monitor usage and adoption to continuously improve data products
Typical office hours are Monday Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST. This position is remote but may require occasional travel to the Plain City office. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A DAIRY DATA ANALYST:
- Proven experience leading and mentoring data analysts
- Strong ability to lead structured conversations with stakeholders to discover needs and define actionable, value-driven work
- Demonstrated expertise in data profiling and analysis to understand data meaning, quality, and business context
- Experience with validation and testing methodologies to prove solutions work before deployment
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and manipulation
- Advanced expertise in Power BI, including:
- Data modeling within Power BI
- DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
- Report and dashboard authoring
- Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and translate business needs into data solutions
- Experience designing dimensional data models
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES OF A LEAD DATA ANALYST:
- Experience with data governance platforms such as:
- Databricks Unity Catalog
- Microsoft Purview
- Talend, Integrate.io, Informatica, IBM, or Alation
- Background in data governance services, including data dictionaries, data mapping, and automated data profiling
- Experience working in a remote-first environment
- Experience with Behavior Driven Development and Agile concepts, philosophy and disciplines.
- Knowledge of sales, inventory and supply chain analytics
- Knowledge of agricultural technology, genetics, or related industries
01/12/2026
Processing Lead
Trillium Farms
The Processing Lead plays a vital role in overseeing the daily operations of the egg processing department at Trillium Farms. This position supervises and coordinates the efficient washing, grading, and packaging of eggs while ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety protocols. The Processing Lead works closely with the team to ensure smooth operations and consistent product quality.
Essential Job Functions:
- Team Supervision: Lead a team of processing employees, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and accurate task completion. Offer on-the-job training as needed.
- Task Assignment: Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members to meet daily production goals. Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed to stay on track.
- Quality Assurance: Enforce quality control measures to maintain high standards of egg quality. Conduct regular inspections and intervene in case of any quality concerns.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and regulations within the processing department. Promote a safety-conscious culture among team members.
- Equipment Operation: Operate processing equipment such as egg washers, graders, and packaging machines, ensuring they are used correctly and safely.
- Cleaning and Sanitization: Oversee cleaning and sanitization practices to maintain a hygienic environment. Ensure all equipment and work areas are regularly sanitized.
- Inventory Management: Assist with monitoring inventory levels of packaging materials, cleaning supplies, and other necessary items. Notify the Processing Manager of any replenishment needs.
- Reporting: Promptly report any equipment malfunctions, quality issues, or safety concerns to the Processing Manager. Maintain accurate records of production activities.
- Training and Development: Participate in training programs and ensure that team members are well-trained in all aspects of their roles, adhering to food safety and quality standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of food safety and quality control standards.
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in food processing or a similar industry is preferred.
- Tools/Software Proficiency: Ability to operate processing equipment and maintain accurate records of production activities.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in food processing or a similar industry is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of food safety and quality control standards.
- Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to operate processing equipment and perform physical tasks as neede
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a leadership role within the food processing industry.
- Familiarity with egg processing equipment and techniques.
