Hog Receiver

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Hog Receiver to manage the intake of hogs at our Nebraska facility. You will coordinate movement from the receiving area to holding pens, ensuring humane handling and adherence to welfare standards. You’ll also monitor conditions and support safety and quality protocols across the receiving area.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and strong teamwork. Relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the agriculture industry preferred.
• Computer literacy including Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and sort hogs based on quality and weight.
• Move hogs from trucks to holding pens safely and efficiently.
• Identify, tattoo, weigh, and count livestock; track dead or non-ambulatory animals.
• Monitor animal welfare and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist with training and communication within the team.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Agriculture experience

Excel proficiency

Teamwork and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As a Hog Receiver, you’ll play a hands‑on role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and humane handling of livestock as they arrive at our facility. You'll be responsible for coordinating the movement of hogs from the receiving area to holding pens, all while upholding the highest standards of animal welfare and safety, including compliance with PQA, TQA, and other key protocols. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys active, purpose‑driven work and takes pride in being part of a team that prioritizes both animal care and workplace safety.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work ... May perform other duties as assigned.

Livestock Receiving and Handling: Receives, unloads, and sorts hogs based on quality and weight. Moves hogs from trucks to holding pens in a safe and efficient manner. Identifies (tattoos), scales, and accurately counts livestock, including tracking any dead or non-ambulatory animals. Processes outgoing livestock as needed.

Animal Welfare and Compliance: Monitors yard and truck conditions to ensure proper handling and compliance with corporate and governmental standards. Performs animal welfare audits to maintain ethical treatment of livestock. Completes PQA, TQA, and other required animal handling and safety training.

Team Communication and Collaboration: Communicates clearly and effectively with team members and the management team to ensure smooth operations and address any issues in real time.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); required.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Experience in the agriculture industry, preferred.
• Computer literacy knowledge including: all aspects of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, preferred.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to multi‑task, prioritize daily work assignments and manage time wisely.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment can be loud when in the production area. Frequently required to move and/or lift 50 pounds and occasionally required to move and/or lift more than 100 pounds. Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

IndSPR-Ops Relocation Package Available No EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.