Buyer

A-Shift Alley Buyer Columbus Junction, IA
Onsite

• Columbus Junction, IA, US

Manufacturing / Mechanical

Salary: USD $60,000 – $65, 000 / yr (5% bonus)

Job Summary:

The Alley Buyer is responsible for handling livestock in a hog yard environment. This role involves sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing, and penning animals, carcass merit, kill sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures. The Alley Buyer will also serve as a station relief buyer during the absence of the manager for training and vacation coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort, count, weigh, and tattoo hogs.
• Pen animals in appropriate areas.
• Understand weight docks and buying procedures.
• Act as a station relief buyer in the absence of the manager for vacation or training purposes.
• Ensure compliance with all SOPs for animal handling, safety protocols, and USDA regulations.

Job Requirements:

Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or a related field is required. Candidates graduating in May 2025 will be considered, with employment contingent upon completing their degree.

Experience: Livestock experience is strongly preferred.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this role.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills are required.

Travel: Must be available for overnight travel as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Limited supervision responsibilities may be required.

Work Environment: Must wear safety equipment such as a hard hat, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection. The work area temperature will vary depending on the season.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Conesville, IA 52739 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Conesville, IA 52739: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000