Supervisor Scalehouse - Columbus Junction, IA
About The Position
This position is a training position for hog buying. In this role, you will begin work in the livestock receiving alleys at the plant. Responsibilities include: Sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing, permanently identifying, and penning livestock according to segregation programs. Training with hog buyers in the field. Providing vacation relief for hog buyers after adequate training. Managing the scheduling of livestock deliveries at the plant in the later stages of training. Upon completing the program, you should be qualified to apply for openings in hog buying. This role involves learning: Tyson Hog Procurement Programs. Carcass merit. Harvest sheet information. Weight docks. Other buying procedures.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or a livestock production background is required. Candidates graduating in May 2026 will be considered, with employment contingent upon completing their degree.
- Livestock experience is strongly preferred.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional phone skills are a must.
- Detail-oriented with accurate record-keeping skills.
- Must be available for overnight travel as needed.
- Limited supervision responsibilities may be required.
- Must wear safety equipment: a hard hat, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection.
- Must understand and adhere to Tyson’s SOPs for animal handling, safety, and USDA regulations.
- The Supervisor Trainer will ensure the team member is kept up to date with job functions and responsibilities.
- Must complete all necessary qualifications for the assigned role.
- Internal disqualifiers are the following: 6 attendance points Any suspension on record for the last 12 months
Nice To Haves
- Livestock experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing, permanently identifying, and penning livestock according to segregation programs.
- Training with hog buyers in the field.
- Providing vacation relief for hog buyers after adequate training.
- Managing the scheduling of livestock deliveries at the plant in the later stages of training.
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
Entry Level
