HOG ALLEY BUYER - 2ND SHIFT

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

Job summary

JBS USA Inc. is seeking an Alley Buyer for the Marshalltown location to receive and evaluate hogs, sort off-quality animals, and ensure proper handling for USDA compliance. The role requires manual hog handling, weighing, and paperwork processing on the 2:00pm - 10:30pm shift.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, experience with hogs, and good communication skills. Training on driving equipment may be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• 40+ hours per week in hog yards; noisy, dusty, hot/cold; slippery floors.
• Ability to visually assess hog weight and yield.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to physically maneuver live hogs.
• High school diploma or GED; college animal science classes preferred.
• Experience with hogs (breeds, market, handling).

Responsibilities

• 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 other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills

Hog handling

Weight estimation

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

HS diploma or GED

Animal science coursework preferred

Experience with hogs (breeds/handling)

Job description

Description

Alley Buyer
Division/Department: Pork
Location: Marshalltown Procurement
Job Title: Alley Buyer
Reports To: Procurement Supervisor
Salaried Grade:Type of Position:Hours: 2nd Shift
Salaried Non-ExemptFull-time2:00pm - 10:30pm

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, etc).

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.
JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS