Supervisor Scalehouse

Supervisor Scalehouse

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited, Columbus Junction, Iowa, United States

Job
-45414-4

Job Type: Permanent

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

• 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.
• Learning our Hog Procurement Programs, carcass merit, harvest sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or a livestock production background is required. Graduating candidates in May 2026 will be considered, with employment contingent upon completing their degree.
• Experience:
  
  Livestock experience is strongly preferred.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer skills required.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Professional phone skills are a must.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Detail-oriented with accurate record-keeping skills.
• Travel:
  Must be available for overnight travel as needed.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  Limited supervision responsibilities may be required.
• Work Environment:
  Must wear safety equipment: a hard hat, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection. Work area temperature will vary depending on the season.
• Physical Demands:
  Bending: minimal bending required;
  Lifting: minimal lifting required;
  Grasping: full-hand grasp needed;
  Standing: required to stand or walk for the entire shift;
  Force: moderate to heavy force may be needed to assist with compromised hogs.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  Must understand and adhere to SOPs for animal handling, safety, and USDA regulations; ensure team members are kept up to date with job functions; complete all necessary qualifications; priority consideration for applicants at this facility and internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.