Hog Receiver: Humane, Safe Livestock Receiving

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Hog Receiver to oversee the safe and humane arrival of hogs at our facility. You will coordinate movement from receiving to holding pens while upholding animal welfare standards and safety training requirements.

The role emphasizes accuracy in handling livestock, adherence to PQA/TQA protocols, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in agriculture industry preferred.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and sort hogs based on quality and weight.
• Move hogs from trucks to holding pens safely and efficiently.
• Identify, tattoo, weigh, count livestock and track dead/non-ambulatory animals.
• Process outgoing livestock as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Respectful communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Hog Receiver to oversee the safe and humane arrival of hogs at our facility. You will coordinate movement from receiving to holding pens while upholding animal welfare standards and safety training requirements.

The role emphasizes accuracy in handling livestock, adherence to PQA/TQA protocols, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with a strong safety culture.