Alley Buyer - 2nd Shift - WATERLOO PORK PLANT

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Yards Supervisor with a focus on safe handling of livestock, accurate counts, and thorough identification processes.

The role collaborates with FSIS inspectors, producers, haulers, and plant operations to achieve objectives at the Waterloo facility. The position requires a BS in Animal Science or Agriculture (preferred) and practical livestock experience; strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Livestock experience required; swine or cattle preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with livestock haulers and team.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with managing spreadsheets and email; knowledge of Live Scale.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yards receiving processes to ensure safe handling and accurate counts/identification.
• Coordinate with FSIS inspectors, producers, haulers, handlers, maintenance, procurement, and plant operations.
• Assist General Manager Yards and Senior Yard Supervisor; manage time and attendance.

Skills

Livestock experience

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Team coordination

Education

BS degree in Animal Science or Agriculture

Tools

Live Scale

Job description

Job Details:SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the management of all yards receiving processes to ensure the safe, humane handling of livestock while providing accurate counts and identification including ante-mortem inspection; also, comprehensive knowledge of the live scale process. The individual will be working with FSIS inspectors, Livestock Producers, Livestock Haulers, Livestock Handlers, Maintenance, Procurement, and Plant Operations. The individual in this position must work closely with other Yards and Operations management teams in achieving objectives.

Requirements:

• Education: BS degree in Animal Science or Agriculture preferred.
• Experience: Livestock experience required. Swine or cattle experience preferred.
• Communication Skills: Must have good verbal and written communication skills and must be able to communicate efficiently with Livestock Haulers and other Team Members. Must be highly motivated in running a successful business.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required. For example, managing spreadsheets and email. This shall include comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with use of the Live Scale.
• Travel: None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• As needed in support of the General Manager Yards and Senior Yard Supervisor. This includes managing Time and Attendance.

Physical Demands Requirements:

• Bending: Minimal bending is required.
• Lifting: Minimal amounts of lifting are required to use livestock handling tools. The tools weigh less than 5 pounds. Tattoo hammer is lifted and weighs less than 5 pounds.
• Push Pull: Some pushing pulling maybe required to open and close gates or move downed hogs and to tattoo hogs.
• Reaching: Reaching with the livestock handling tools is required to move hogs as well as to tattoo hogs.
• Grasping: A full hand grasp is used when holding livestock handling tools tattoo hammer and gates.
• Standing: Team members are required to stand or walk for the entire shift.
• Force: Minimal force is required for most tasks. Moderate to heavy force may be needed when assisting in humanly loading downed hogs into the skid loader bucket for transport.

Work Duty:

• Team members may be required to wear hard hat, steel toe boots, or hearing protection.
• The temperature of the work area is seasonal and depends on outside temperatures may reach in excess of 95 F.
• The team member performing this position understands that the functions performed could affect product safety legality and quality systems.
• The General Yards Manager or Senior Yards Supervisor will keep the team member apprised on job functions to meet the above requirements.
• The team member will complete the necessary qualification requirements for the job assigned.

Resume is required.

This position is not taking sponsorships.

Preference given to internal qualified candidates currently employed at this facility followed by candidates from other Tyson facilities then external candidates.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift

• 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Hourly Applicants ONLY

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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