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Urus

Client Services Representative

Sioux Center, IA

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Experience in bovine genetics, dairy, or beef production is highly desirable. Other skills/experience: * Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

AgSource

Client Services Representative

Sioux Center, IA

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Experience in bovine genetics, dairy, or beef production is highly desirable. Other skills/experience: * Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

AgSource

Client Services Representative

Sioux Center, IA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Experience in bovine genetics, dairy, or beef production is highly desirable. Other skills/experience: * Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

National Beef

Maintenance Technician

Tama, IA · On-site

$35.50/hr

... beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama ...

National Beef

Maintenance Technician

Tama, IA · On-site

$35.50/hr

... beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama ...

National Beef

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Tama, IA · On-site

... Beef; this includes all OSHA and EEO requirements * Documenting and communicating Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and other issues to Hourly Production Employees, Operations Management, and other ...

National Beef

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Tama, IA · On-site

... Beef; this includes all OSHA and EEO requirements * Documenting and communicating Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and other issues to Hourly Production Employees, Operations Management, and other ...

National Beef

Maintenance Technician

Tama, IA

$35.50/hr

... beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama ...

National Beef

Nurse PRN

Tama, IA · On-site

... beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama ...

National Beef

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Tama, IA · On-site

... Beef; this includes all OSHA and EEO requirements * Documenting and communicating Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and other issues to Hourly Production Employees, Operations Management, and other ...

National Beef

Nurse PRN

Tama, IA · On-site

... beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama ...

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How much do beef production jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for beef production in Iowa is $21.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $23.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does beef production involve?

In a Beef Production position, your typical day may involve feeding and monitoring cattle, maintaining facility cleanliness, tracking herd health, and collaborating with veterinarians or nutritionists to optimize livestock care. You might also be responsible for record-keeping, overseeing breeding or calving activities, and operating machinery or farm equipment. Teamwork is important, as you’ll often coordinate with other farm staff or managers. The role is hands-on and can require early mornings and physically demanding work, offering valuable experience for those interested in advancing to supervisory or management positions in agriculture.

What is beef production?

A Beef Production job involves raising, processing, and distributing beef cattle for meat consumption. This can include roles in feeding, breeding, health management, processing, and packaging. Workers may be responsible for monitoring animal welfare, operating equipment, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Positions can be found on farms, in feedlots, or at meat processing plants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for beef production?

To thrive in Beef Production, you need a strong understanding of livestock management, animal husbandry, and basic agricultural sciences, often supported by a degree or hands-on experience in agriculture or animal science. Familiarity with farm management software, feed ration calculators, and health tracking systems is commonly required, as well as relevant safety or animal welfare certifications. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are invaluable for collaborating with farm teams and responding to herd health issues. These abilities ensure high-quality beef production, animal well-being, and efficient farm operations.

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Infographic showing various Beef Production job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,899 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Fabrication Production, Iowa Premium, Tama, Iowa

National Beef

Tama, IA

$22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

National Beef Packing rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 435 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Overview

Find your future at Iowa Premium!

Iowa Premium a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, has excellent opportunities for individuals interested in working in Fabrication production areas.  With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move!   Apply Today!!

Benefits:

  • Pay Starts at $22 per hour with the potential of earning up to $27.50
  • $2.50 per hour perfect attendance bonus
  • Family-friendly benefits including health, vision and dental
  • 401K Retirement Plan with company match
  • Paid Vacation after 1 year of service
  • Paid Holiday, personal days, birthday
  • Employee Meat Purchase Sales
  • Paid Life Insurance

For more information on Iowa Premium, click here!

Responsibilities

Qualified candidates for the Fabrication Production positions should be:

  • available to work any shift, up to 6 days per week
  • must be willing and capable of working with sharp knives, powered equipment, and/or saws
  • able to stand and lift an entire shift
  • able to push/pull product an entire shift
  • capable of fine manipulation of product
  • able to work in extreme cold or hot environments

This is a safety sensitive position.  This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Experience in a production facility is preferred but not required.

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is dedicated to being the premier supplier of premium family farm-raised corn-fed Black Angus beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa.  We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama County, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the community.  Come join our family!

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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