Seasonal Artificial Breeding (AB) Despatch Technician

at  Livestock Improvement Corporation

REF: 46787 | HAMILTON (NEWSTEAD) | PRODUCTION/PROCESS WORKERS | ENTRY, GRADUATE, EXPERIENCED | FULL TIME |

At LIC, we’re proudly NZ’s leading agri-tech and dairy herd improvement cooperative. We’ve been improving the dairy industry for over 100 years with our innovative farming solutions. Today we provide industry-leading genetics and technology products, empowering dairy farmers to create more sustainable and profitable farms.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the AB Despatch Lead, in this role you will be working in our Packing Room or Bank Bay areas. You’ll be responsible for preparing and packing our liquid nitrogen banks and frozen semen to be stored and despatched to the field for insemination.
We’re looking for dynamic individuals to support during our peak season, working from June until December 2024.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Storing banks and semen products safety, efficiently, accurately and in compliance with LIC’s procedures/policies
• Day to day support for the AB Despatch Lead, AB Warehousing and Despatch Operations
• Assisting with training and supervision of seasonal team members as directed by the AB Despatch Lead
• Ensuring LIC’s quarantine and Health & Safety policies/procedures are understood and complied with

Your responsibilities will include:

• Storing banks and semen products safety, efficiently, accurately and in compliance with LIC’s procedures/policies
• Day to day support for the AB Despatch Lead, AB Warehousing and Despatch Operations
• Assisting with training and supervision of seasonal team members as directed by the AB Despatch Lead
• Ensuring LIC’s quarantine and Health & Safety policies/procedures are understood and complied wit

To excel in this role, you’ll need to showcase the following skills and qualities:

• Ability to handle heavy lifting requirements.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• A strong team player mentality.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Neat and tidy handwriting.
• A positive “can-do” attitude.
• Dedication to Health & Safety practices