Hog Receiver: Humane Livestock Handling & Safety

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. is seeking a Hog Receiver to ensure safe, humane handling of livestock on arrival at the facility. You will coordinate movement from receiving to holding pens, upholding animal welfare and safety standards, including PQA and TQA protocols.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, teamwork, and commitment to animal care and workplace safety within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in agriculture industry preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Animal Welfare and Compliance: Monitors yard and truck conditions to ensure proper handling and compliance with corporate and governmental standards. Performs animal welfare audits and completes required trainings.
• Team Communication and Collaboration: Communicates clearly with team members and management to ensure smooth operations and address issues in real time.

Skills

High school diploma

GED

Agriculture experience

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. is seeking a Hog Receiver to ensure safe, humane handling of livestock on arrival at the facility. You will coordinate movement from receiving to holding pens, upholding animal welfare and safety standards, including PQA and TQA protocols.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, teamwork, and commitment to animal care and workplace safety within a fast-paced environment.