Hog Receiver: Hands-On Livestock Handling & Welfare

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Monmouth (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Hog Receiver to manage the safe and humane arrival of hogs, moving livestock from trucks to holding pens with attention to quality and weight. You will uphold welfare standards and participate in audits and training.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with preferred agriculture experience, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience in the agriculture industry is preferred.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Livestock Receiving and Handling: receives, unloads and sorts hogs by quality and weight.
• Animal Welfare and Compliance: monitors conditions and conducts welfare audits; completes required training.
• Team Communication and Collaboration: communicates clearly with team and management to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Hog Receiver to manage the safe and humane arrival of hogs, moving livestock from trucks to holding pens with attention to quality and weight. You will uphold welfare standards and participate in audits and training.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with preferred agriculture experience, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced plant environment.