Supervisor Scalehouse - Columbus Junction, IA

Tyson Foods•Columbus Junction, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a training role designed for individuals aspiring to become hog buyers. The role begins in the livestock receiving alleys at the plant, where responsibilities include sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing, permanently identifying, and penning livestock according to segregation programs. As training progresses, the individual will work with hog buyers in the field, provide vacation relief for them, and eventually manage the scheduling of livestock deliveries at the plant. Upon successful completion of the program, the candidate will be qualified to apply for hog buying openings. The training curriculum covers Tyson Hog Procurement Programs, Carcass merit, Harvest sheet information, Weight docks, and other buying procedures.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or a livestock production background is required
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

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
Understand and adhere to Tyson’s SOPs for animal handling, safety, and USDA regulations
Complete all necessary qualifications for the assigned role