HUMANE HANDLER TECH (2ND SHIFT)

JBS USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS USA in Louisville, KY is seeking a Humane Handler to verify humane handling SOPs, assist with unloading and transport of hogs, and support the Animal Welfare Team. The role requires the ability to work with live animals and follow strict guidelines.

Qualified candidates have a High School diploma or GED, basic math and strong people skills. Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field are preferred, resume required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• Knowledge of meat industry is a plus.
• Ability to work with live animals and follow humane handling guidelines.
• Basic math and strong people skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Verify that humane handling SOPs are carried out, including scheduling, unloading, training, and handling of non-ambulatory animals.
• Assist with hands-on handling of hogs in trucks and drive alleys.
• Monitor slow hog movement and ensure SOP coverage.
• Maintain communication with USDA/FSIS on humane handling matters.
• Support Animal Welfare Team and participate in safety/meeting activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Livestock Handling Manager.

Skills

Humane handling

Live hog handling

Basic math

People skills

Self-motivation

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Position at JBS USA

++Humane Handler Check++
*Resume is Required*

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of meat industry is preferred
• Basic math skills
• Good people skills
• Self-motivated – work well without direct supervision
• Must be able to work with live hogs, follow and enforce humane handling guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions
• High School degree or GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify that all humane handling SOP’s are being carried out, including scheduling, unloading, training, and handling of non-ambulatory animals.
• Including hands on helping with difficult hogs — both in the truck and the drive alleys.
• Monitor/assist in slow hog movement & correct SOP coverage.
• These activities periodically (as time allows) will be monitored, audits may be performed as needed and document deficiencies.
• Maintain good communication with USDA/FSIS in matters related to humane handling.
• Ensure that animals are being properly transported by monitoring equipment and seasonal preparation.
• Assist in response to emergency situations.
• Maintain implementation of the four elements of the Systematic Approach during each shift.
• Participate on facility Animal Welfare Team.
• Performs various other duties as determined by the Livestock Handling Manager.
• Attend scheduled and called meetings.
• Observe and assist transporters to verify that company procedures and USDA rules and regulations are being followed with respect to receiving and unloading hogs.

We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability