HOG ALLEY BUYER - 2ND SHIFT

JBS Foods; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Marshalltown, IA is seeking an Alley Buyer for the Pork division. The role involves receiving and evaluating hogs, sorting for resale, counting hogs, and ensuring proper handling according to company policy and USDA regulations.

The position requires physical maneuvering of live hogs, ability to train on equipment like bobcats and skid steers, and completion of required paperwork. 40+ hours per week in a challenging yard environment, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college animal science coursework preferred.
• Experience dealing with hogs (breeds, market, handling) preferred.
• Ability to work 40+ hours in hog yards/barns in a noisy, dusty, hot/cold environment.
• Must be able to visually assess weight and potential yield of hogs.
• Physically maneuver among and handle live hogs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate hogs on arrival and sort off‐quality hogs for resale.
• Count hogs and ensure proper animal handling per company policy and USDA regulations.
• Perform paperwork and assist with driving equipment (bobcat, skid steer) training.
• Complete duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Hog handling

Communication

Weight estimation

Endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Animal science coursework preferred

Experience with hogs

Breeds/market knowledge

Tools

Bobcat

Skid steer

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, 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 without a resume will be disqualified

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS