What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alley Buyer position at Business Integra Inc?
What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?
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.
What are the nice-to-have skills?
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.
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 Tyson 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 Tyson 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 Tyson 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.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $60,981.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Alley Buyer: 1 year (Required)
- Livestock: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbus Junction, IA 52738 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbus Junction, IA 52738: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,981 - $65,000
