Hog Loader

Prestage Farms; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in livestock transportation is seeking a dependable Hog Loader with strong leadership potential. The role focuses on the humane and efficient loading of swine, ensuring strong teamwork and adherence to animal welfare standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in livestock handling, solid communication abilities, and a reliable attendance record. Competitive benefits are included alongside a competitive pay structure.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan

Voluntary Medical Insurance

Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision

Qualifications

• Prior livestock handling experience, preferably with hogs.
• Ability to read safety rules and operational procedures.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the loading of market swine safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for daily paperwork and cleanup of the loading area.
• Assist with the logistics of truck loading and unloading.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong math skills

Education

Valid Class C Driver's License

Job description

Prestage Farms is seeking for a dependable and motivated Hog Loader with the potential to advance into a crew leadership role. This position is responsible for the safe, humane, and efficient loading of hogs for transportation, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare, biosecurity, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have prior livestock handling experience and demonstrate leadership qualities that can grow into supervising a team of loaders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the loading of market swine
• Open gates and move marked swine to the truck driver and holding area according to instructions
• Adjust loading ramp and assist truck driver when backing his or her vehicle
• Supervise the cleanup of truck, cutting boards, boots, etc
• Responsible for the accountability of daily paperwork
  
  
  

Requirements

• Valid Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operational procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Capable of writing routine reports and professional correspondence.
• Comfortable speaking to groups such as employees, growers, or visitors.
• Strong math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals, percentages, and interpret data such as bar graphs.
• Previous experience handling livestock (hogs preferred) in production or transportation settings.
• Solid understanding of animal welfare and handling best practices.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in physically demanding, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record are essential
  
  
  

Benefits

In addition to very competitive pay, employees of Prestage Farms receive:

• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Voluntary Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc
  
  

For more information on our team here at Prestage Farms, click here: https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team