Supervisor Scalehouse Columbus Junction, IA

Position Title: Supervisor Scalehouse (Confidential Client)
Location: Columbus Junction IA Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent

• Salary: $60000 - $65000/yr
• Annual Incentive: 5% target

This position is a training position for hog this role you will begin work in the livestock receiving alleys at the plant. 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 and other buying procedures.

• 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

• A resume is required to be considered for this role
• 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
• 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
• Must wear safety equipment: a hard hat steel-toe boots and hearing protection
• Bending: Minimal bending required depending on the ability to maneuver livestock using Tyson SOP
• Lifting: Minimal lifting required; using livestock driving tools and equipment to permanently identify livestock each weighing less than 5 pounds
• Grasping: Full-hand grasp is needed to handle driving tools tattoo equipment and gates
• Standing: Required to stand or walk for the entire shift
• Force: Moderate to heavy force may be needed to assist with compromised hogs
• Must understand and adhere to Tysons SOPs for animal handling safety and USDA regulations
• Must complete all necessary qualifications for the assigned role

• Livestock experience is strongly preferred