Swine Market Selection Technician Job at PIPESTONE, Pipestone, MN

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  • PIPESTONE
  • Pipestone, MN

Job Description

Job Description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ( other duties as assigned)

  • 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

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma. Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Market sized pig experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
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
Work Environment:
5-6 hours in swine facilities with 270lb pigs and 2-3 hrs of travel a day from site to site.
Additional Requirements:
Valid driver’s license is required and reliable transportation to get to and from work.
Compensation, Pay & Benefits:
Compensation rate of $18-$22 hour, 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

Job Tags

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