HOG ALLEY BUYER - 2ND SHIFT

Pilgrim; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Marshalltown, IA is seeking an operations support role for the hog yards on the 2nd shift. Receive and evaluate hogs, sort off-quality stock for resale, and count hogs while ensuring proper animal handling according to policy and USDA regulations.

Role requires ability to move live hogs, operate equipment like a bobcat or skid steer, and complete necessary paperwork. High school diploma or GED preferred; college animal science coursework is a plus; 40+ hour weeks in a noisy, dusty

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; college classes in animal science preferred.
• Previous experience dealing with hogs (breeds, market, handling).

Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate hogs as they arrive.
• Sort off-quality hogs for resale.
• Count hogs.
• Train on driving equipment (bobcat, skid steer).
• Complete and deliver necessary paperwork.

Skills

40+ hours

Weight estimation

Verbal & written communication

Manual hog handling

Education

HS diploma or GED

Animal science courses preferred

Tools

Bobcat operation

Skid steer operation

Job description

Operations Management SupportMarshalltown,Iowa

Salaried Grad e: Type of Position: Hours: 2 nd Shift

General Description:

Receive and evaluate hogs as they arrive; sort off-quality hogs for resale; count hogs. Ensure proper animal handling to comply with company policy and USDA regulations. Physically manipulate hogs using rattle paddle for moving into pens, tattoo chute and onto scale for weighing. Have the ability to train on driving equipment (bobcat, skid steer). Complete and deliver necessary paperwork. Perform various other duties as needed or assigned.

Required skills:

• Work 40+ hours per week in hog yards/barns. Environment is noisy, dusty, hot/cold temperatures, contains slippery floors.
• Ability to visually assess weight and potential yield of hogs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to physically maneuver among and manipulate live hogs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education Requirements (if applicable)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. College classes in animal science preferred.
• Previous experience in dealing with hogs (breeds, market, handling, et c ).

Approved by : Marisela Ramirez

Title: Employment Manager

Posting Date: 10/20 /2026 Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.

Applications withou t a resume will be disqualified