B-Shift Alley Buyer- Storm Lake, IA
Tyson Foods•Storm Lake, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for handling livestock in a hog yard environment. Duties include sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing, and penning all animals. The Alley Buyer will also learn Tyson Pork Procurement Programs, carcass merit, kill sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures. The Associate hog buyer also acts as a station relief buyer in the absence of the manager for training and vacation relief.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in animal science or agriculture preferred.
- Livestock experience required.
- Swine or cattle experience preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate efficiently with drivers.
- Highly motivated in running a successful business.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Overnight travel required.
- Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Sort, count, weigh, tattoo, and pen all animals in a hog yard environment.
- Learn Tyson Pork Procurement Programs, carcass merit, kill sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures.
- Act as a station relief buyer in the absence of the manager for training and vacation relief.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
