A-Shift Alley Buyer
A-Shift Alley Buyer
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Job Description
Job Title: A-Shift Alley Buyer
Location: Onsite Columbus Junction IA 52738 US
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary Range: As per Exp.
Incentives: Target AIP 5%
Relocation: Yes nationwide
Sponsorship Available: No
Equity: No
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented A-Shift Alley Buyer to join our team in Columbus Junction IA. This hands-on role involves working in a hog yard environment and is responsible for sorting weighing tattooing permanently identifying and penning livestock. The Alley Buyer will be trained on Tyson s Pork Procurement Programs and will also act as a station relief buyer in the manager s absence. This is a growth-focused opportunity for individuals seeking to become a full Hog Buyer.
Key Responsibilities:-
Sort count weigh tattoo and permanently identify hogs.
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Pen livestock according to segregation programs and protocols.
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Learn and apply Tyson Pork Procurement Programs carcass merit data harvest sheet procedures and weight dock processes.
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Understand and operate within long-term contractual buying agreements.
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Provide backup support as a station relief buyer during vacations or training coverage.
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Follow all Tyson SOPs related to animal handling USDA regulations and safety protocols.
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a livestock production background.
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December 2025 graduates will be considered with an employment contingency based on degree completion.
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Hands-on livestock handling experience.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Basic computer proficiency.
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Willingness to travel overnight when required.
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Comfort working in a variable-temperature environment with standard PPE (hard hat steel-toe boots hearing protection).
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Stand or walk for extended periods.
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Occasional use of moderate to heavy force to assist compromised hogs.
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Minimal lifting (tools/equipment < 5 lbs).
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Use of full-hand grasp for tools and gate operations.
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Clear path for career growth into a Hog Buyer role.
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Supportive and safety-first company culture.
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Opportunity to work with one of the largest meat producers in the world.
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Comprehensive benefits performance incentives and nationwide relocation assistance.
Employment Type
Full-time
