Associate Hog Buyer

Tyson Foods • Madison, NE

122d

About The Position

This is a Training position to become a Sr. Hog Buyer. Duties include: handling livestock, sorting, counting, weighing, balancing, tattooing, and penning all animals in a hog yard environment; book local hog deliveries and keep accurate booking schedule for maintaining plant slaughter operations; learn grade and yield kill sheet information weight docks and other buying procedures; act as a station relief buyer in absence of manager for training and vacation relief.

Requirements

• BS degree in Animal Science or Agriculture preferred.
• Previous swine experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated in running a successful business.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle livestock in a hog yard environment.
• Sort, count, weigh, balance, tattoo, and pen all animals.
• Book local hog deliveries and maintain an accurate booking schedule.
• Learn grade and yield kill sheet information and other buying procedures.
• Act as a station relief buyer in the absence of the manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Fully funded education programs through Upward Academy Online

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree