Swine Market Selection Technician

OBJECTIVE

Mark hog loads following directions from supervisor, will be responsible for marking 20-25 loads per week in the Northwest Iowa and Southwest Minnesota region.

• Has the ability to identify pigs at an ideal market weight and implement market strategies
• Can analyze information and make strategic decisions to maximize marketing opportunity
• Assist in the development, implementation and execution of marketing plans that optimize revenue
• Has a desire to work with people and pigs daily
• Coordinate and communicate with people effectively and efficiently
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere
• Manage time efficiently
• Drives consistent execution of marketing strategies
• Provides high-level feedback on potential marketing opportunities utilizing insights from market research, industry trends, competitive intelligence
• Has ability to judge the weight of market swine and identify the largest animals in a population
• Be a goal orientated team player

High school diploma. Associate’s degree preferred.

Market sized pig experience preferred.

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50-100 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move with occasional assistance from someone else
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly

5-6 hours in swine facilities with 270lb pigs and 2-3 hrs of travel a day from site to site.

Valid driver’s license is required and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

• $18-$22hr, depending on experience
• Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available
• Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holidays & Paid Time Off