HOG ALLEY BUYER - 3RD SHIFT

Jbs Usa Inc.; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS in Marshalltown is seeking an Alley Buyer to receive and evaluate hogs, sort off-quality hogs for resale, and ensure proper animal handling under USDA regulations.

This full-time, 3rd-shift role (9:00pm–5:30am) requires working in hog yards, counting hogs, and completing paperwork, with the ability to operate basic equipment.

Education: high school diploma or GED; prior hog experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Receive and evaluate hogs; sort off-quality hogs for resale.
• Must comply with USDA regulations and proper animal handling.
• May train on driving equipment (bobcat, skid steer).
• Complete and deliver necessary paperwork.
• Work 40+ hours per week in hog yards/barns.

Responsibilities

• Manually manipulate hogs using rattle paddle into pens and onto scale.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in yard areas.
• Assist in weighing hogs and recording data.
• Train on equipment as needed.

Skills

Heavy workload

Weight estimation

Communication skills

Physical hog handling

Duties as assigned

Education

HS diploma or GED

Experience with hogs

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: 3rd Shift

Salaried Non-ExemptFull-time9:00pm – 5:30am

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: 11/10/2026 Closing Date: 11/20/2026

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