Market Hog Selector - Iowa Falls, IA

Seaboard Foods; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee pork purchase program

Job summary

Seaboard Foods seeks a Market Hog Selector to assess body composition of finishing hogs, estimate market weights, and ensure sales requirements align with processing schedules. You will identify hogs for movement or sale and handle paperwork efficiently, collaborating with supervisors and teams to achieve production goals.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, attention to detail, and adherence to company procedures across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Required: a clear and valid driver's license and clean MVR.
• Preferred: associate's degree and swine production experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Assesses hog body composition in finishing sites to project sales per marketing requirements.
• Identifies and marks hogs to be moved or sold to the appropriate destination.
• Delivers load movement paperwork to necessary farm sites promptly.
• Communicates with supervisor and production about group performance via written reports and email.
• Counts inventory and number of pigs scheduled for sale as needed.
• Supports team to meet department and company goals.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree (two-year college/technical school)

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Market Hog Selector selects finisher hogs for sale by assessing body composition according to company standard operating procedures and estimates market hog weight to meet sales requirements while ensuring we follow schedules for the processing facility.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses hog body composition in finishing sites to project sales of pigs according to marketing requirements.
• Identifies and marks hogs to be moved or sold to the appropriate destination.
• Delivers load movement paperwork to necessary farm sites in a timely fashion.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and production about group performance and provides data through written reports and email correspondence.
• Counts inventory and number of pigs scheduled for sale as needed.
• Assists other team members to effectively meet department and company goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES:

instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• A clear and valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR) required.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred; minimum 1+ years' swine production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds, and sometimes push and/or move up to 300 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations.
• The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, hog and feed dust.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.