Livestock Buyer & Yard Operations Specialist

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

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