Alley Buyer

A-Shift Alley Buyer

Industry: Manufacturing / Mechanical

Location: Columbus Junction, IA

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 / yr

Education: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Animal Sciences

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, as well as learning client's Pork Procurement Programs, 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.
• Learn and apply client's Pork Procurement Programs, carcass merit information, and kill sheet processes.
• 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 client's 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 December 2024 or 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.

Physical Demands:

• Bending: Minimal bending required, depending on the ability to motivate hogs with vocal commands.
• Lifting: Minimal lifting required; the flag and tattoo hammer each weigh less than 5 pounds.
• Grasping: Full-hand grasp needed to handle flags, tattoo hammers, and gates.
• Standing: Required to stand or walk for the entire shift.
• Force: Moderate to heavy force may be needed to assist with downed hogs.

Additional Requirements:

• Must understand and adhere to client’s SOPs for animal handling, safety, and USDA regulations.
• The Supervisor Trainer will ensure the team member is kept up to date with job functions and responsibilities.
• Must complete all necessary qualifications for the assigned role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,300.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000