Hog Yard Buyer - 2nd Shift

Jbs Usa Inc.; 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

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.