Cattle Buyer – JOSLIN, IL Position Available In Washington, Arkansas

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Job Details:

SUMMARY:

The person in this position will be responsible for procuring available market ready cattle in a predetermined area. Duties also include transferring pertinent information to all scale house coordinators for price reporting and scheduling purposes. This person must also stay informed on market conditions and monitor available cattle supply and is responsible for decisions regarding cattle pricing. Other duties include developing strong working relationships with all customers, scale house coordinators and upper management.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

BS Degree in Animal Science or Agriculture preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

Cattle livestock experience required. Prior experience in the cattle and packing industry preferred.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Special Skills:

Strong mathematical skills.

Travel:

70 to 80%.

Position Specific Details:

Relocation assistance is not available. Predetermined area for procurement is within 100 miles of Joslin, IL, preferred.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$53,000.00 – $98,000.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Yes Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate’s or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.