Swine Market Selection Technician

PIPESTONE; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Single Health Insurance

Family Health Coverage Available

Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Job summary

A regional marketing company is seeking a dedicated individual to manage market hog loads in the United States. Candidates should have experience with pigs and strong communication skills. This position offers a wage of $18-$22 per hour, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with market-sized pigs is preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Mark hog loads following supervision, managing 20-25 loads/week.
• Analyze information for strategic marketing decisions.
• Contribute to team atmosphere and time management.

Skills

Ability to identify ideal market weight

Strategic decision-making

Effective communication

Team player mentality

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Job description

OBJECTIVE

Mark hog loads following directions from supervisor, will be responsible for marking 20-25 loads per week in the Northwest Iowa and Southwest Minnesota region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

• Has the ability to identify pigs at an ideal market weight and implement market strategies
• Can analyze information and make strategic decisions to maximize marketing opportunity
• Assist in the development, implementation and execution of marketing plans that optimize revenue
• Has a desire to work with people and pigs daily
• Coordinate and communicate with people effectively and efficiently
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere
• Manage time efficiently
• Drives consistent execution of marketing strategies
• Provides high-level feedback on potential marketing opportunities utilizing insights from market research, industry trends, competitive intelligence
• Has ability to judge the weight of market swine and identify the largest animals in a population
• Be a goal orientated team player

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma. Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience

Market sized pig experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50-100 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move with occasional assistance from someone else
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Work Environment

5-6 hours in swine facilities with 270lb pigs and 2-3 hrs of travel a day from site to site.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license is required and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Compensation/Benefits

• $18-$22hr, depending on experience
• Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available
• Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holidays & Paid Time Off