Scalehouse Supervisor​/Livestock Procurement Trainee

Job Title: Scalehouse Supervisor / Livestock Procurement Trainee

Location: Columbus Junction, IA, 52738

Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 / Year (Depending on Experience)

Target Industry/Domain: Food Production & Agriculture / Livestock Procurement

We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Scalehouse Supervisor / Livestock Procurement Trainee to join a premier, global leader in the food production and agriculture industry at their Columbus Junction, IA facility. This position serves as an accelerated foundational program tailored for professionals aspiring to build a career in livestock procurement.

In this role, you will initially operate within the livestock receiving division, managing operational documentation, animal tracking, and delivery logistics, while actively training under seasoned procurement specialists to transition into a permanent procurement role.

• Livestock Operations Management: Oversee the sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing, structural identification, and precise penning of livestock according to company quality and segregation protocols.
• Logistics & Delivery Scheduling: Master and manage complex livestock delivery schedules to ensure an optimal and continuous workflow at the regional production plant.
• Procurement Training & Relief Support: Undergo comprehensive operational training with field procurement experts, developing the skills to provide strategic vacation and coverage relief across field locations.
• Analytical Learning Programs: Master specialized corporate procurement tracking programs, gaining complete proficiency in carcass merit analysis, harvest data processing, weight optimization structures, and compliance buying regulations.

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or an equivalent baseline of dedicated livestock production experience.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Practical exposure or a strong background working directly within livestock operations/handling is highly preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in basic computer systems, data entry tracking, and administrative office tools.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with local production teams, external producers, and logistics networks.

• Operations are primary conducted within the active livestock receiving alleys at the local processing plant, expanding into diverse field and market locations during advanced training cycles.
• Requirements include strict, non-negotiable adherence to standard operating safety procedures (SOPs), USDA regulatory compliance directives, and stringent animal welfare guidelines.

• Salary Bracket: $60,000 to $65,000 per annum based on qualification baseline.
• Full competitive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance).
• Professional relocation assistance packages (if explicitly applicable).
• Structured Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Robust 401(k) retirement plan with corporate matching structures.
• Access to specialized corporate online educational assistance programs.