2Nd Shift Alley Buyer

JBS Foods•Beardstown, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Alley Buyer works in the Livestock Department at JBS Pork’s Beardstown, Illinois plant and reports to Chris Reeves. The position receives and evaluates hogs arriving at the plant, counts and sorts off-quality hogs, supervises hourly union workers, completes required paperwork, and complies with applicable laws, rules, and procedures, including Packers and Stockyards requirements. The job is full-time and salaried non-exempt, with a Sunday–Thursday schedule. Weekend work may be required, and flexibility and possible 12-hour days are noted. Travel requirements are 0–5%. The stated base hourly compensation is $21.78–$24.50. The company describes health, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days; sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays; a 401(k) company match after the first year, subject to the vesting schedule; and eligibility for the annual bonus plan. Other listed offerings include career development and learning programs, short- and long-term disability, a JBS/Memorial Hospital partnership, an on-site bank and cafeteria, an Employee Assistance Program, and discounted meat sales. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, organizational and communication skills, a good work history including attendance, and the ability to work as part of a team across shifts. Swine production and knowledge of laws and regulations related to humane handling are cited as experience areas. Bilingual ability is a plus, not a requirement. The job involves desk work, climbing stairs, extensive walking, and exposure to hot, cold, and humid temperatures. The applicant must be able to perform the job’s functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong organizational skills.
Written and verbal communication skills, including phone etiquette.
Good work history, including attendance.
Ability to work as a team player among all shifts.
Experience in swine production and knowledge of laws and regulations related to humane handling.
Ability to perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Receive and evaluate hogs as they arrive at the plant.
Count and sort off-quality hogs.
Supervise hourly union workers in completing their duties.
Complete necessary paperwork.
Comply with relevant laws, rules, and procedures, including Packers and Stockyards requirements.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
Paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
Eligibility to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; bonus amount varies and is subject to program terms and conditions.
Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
Short-term disability.
Long-term disability.
JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership.
On-site bank.
On-site cafeteria.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted meat sales.