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Alley Buyer

Ker Infotech
Columbus, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

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 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 Tyson’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: Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $60,000

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