B-Shift Livestock Handler 4 (Yards) - Storm Lake, Iowa

Tyson Foods; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Storm Lake, IA is seeking a team member to work with hogs, performing driving, sorting, weighing, tattooing, marking and penning while maintaining accurate inventories. The role requires moving hogs safely with minimal stress and following humane handling guidelines.

The position involves no supervisory duties, shift B, and requires the ability to lift 70 pounds and stand 8–10 hours. Experience with livestock handling, forklift/skid loader operation, basic computer skills, and

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to work in a very fast paced environment.
• Physical stamina to lift 70 pounds and stand 8–10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive, sort, weigh, tattoo, mark and pen livestock; maintain inventories and counts.
• Assist with light building maintenance and related duties when not handling animals.
• Follow humane handling guidelines and safety policies; perform supervisor-directed tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid loaders

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for working with livestock hogs which includes but is not limited to; Driving sorting weighing tattooing marking and penning of livestock while keeping accurate inventories and head counts; performing light building maintenance and showcase duties when not working with the livestock. This position requires moving hogs safely and effectively with minimum stress to the hog; must follow all humane handling guidelines as per policy; perform any other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor. All Tyson Team Members are responsible for safety. This includes but is not limited to personal safety and food safety.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of one 1-year prior experience working with and handling livestock in loading and unloading operations as well as experience with skid loaders and forklift operation is required.
• Basic experience with livestock handling in a procurement area of the meat industry is preferred.
• Prior knowledge and experience with humane animal handling procedures process and general policy in procurement is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills both written and verbal; ability to communicate with all levels of team members and government officials.
• Special Skills: Must be able to work in a very fast paced environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 70 pounds or more unassisted and stand for extended periods of time 8 to 10 hours excluding beak time.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Travel: None
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: B Shift (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

Company Culture

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 feed the world like family.

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.

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