The Alley Buyer is responsible for handling livestock in a hog yard environment. This role involves sorting, counting, weighing, tattooing, and penning animals, as well as learning the Pork Procurement Programs, carcass merit, kill sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures. The Alley Buyer will also serve as a station relief buyer during the absence of the manager for training and vacation coverage. Key Responsibilities:Sort, count, weigh, and tattoo hogs.Pen animals in appropriate areas.Learn and apply companies Pork Procurement Programs, carcass merit information, and kill sheet processes.Understand weight docks and buying procedures.Act as a station relief buyer in the absence of the manager for vacation or training purposes.Ensure compliance with all company SOPs for animal handling, safety protocols, and USDA regulations.Physical Demands:Bending: Minimal bending required, depending on the ability to motivate hogs with vocal commands.Lifting: Minimal lifting required; the flag and tattoo hammer each weigh less than 5 pounds.Grasping: Full-hand grasp needed to handle flags, tattoo hammers, and gates.Standing: Required to stand or walk for the entire shift.Force: Moderate to heavy force may be needed to assist with downed hogs.Additional Requirements:Must understand and adhere to company SOPs for animal handling, safety, and USDA regulations.The Supervisor Trainer will ensure the team member is kept up to date with job functions and responsibilities.Must complete all necessary qualifications for the assigned role.
