Livestock Handler 1st Shift

Tyson Foods; Madison (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Nebraska is hiring a Livestock Handler to drive, sort, weigh, tattoo, mark and pen hogs, ensuring humane handling and accuracy in inventories. The role requires physical stamina for long shifts and adherence to safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of livestock handling experience; skid loader operation is a plus. Tyson offers benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of livestock handling experience preferred.
• Experience with loading/unloading operations preferred.
• Strong communication skills in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Drive, sort, weigh, tattoo, mark and pen livestock.
• Maintain accurate inventories and headcounts.
• Move hogs safely with humane handling guidelines.
• Perform light building maintenance and showcase duties when not handling livestock.
• All Tyson Team Members are responsible for personal and food safety.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication

Stress management

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Skid loader operation

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Driving, sorting, weighing, tattooing, marking, and penning livestock.
• Maintaining accurate inventories and headcounts.
• Performing light building maintenance and showcase duties when not working with livestock.
• Moving hogs safely and effectively with minimal stress to the animals, following all humane handling guidelines.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• All Tyson Team Members are responsible for personal and food safety.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
  1. 1 year of prior experience handling and working with livestock in loading/unloading operations preferred.
  2. Experience with skid loaders operation preferred.
  3. Experience in livestock handling within the meat industry and knowledge of humane animal handling procedures preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Communication Skills:
  1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  2. Ability to communicate in stressful situations with all levels (hourly employees to upper management) and government officials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 70+ pounds unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8–10 hours, excluding breaks).

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong observation skills and conscientiousness about animal treatment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work extended hours as required by management.

SHIFT

• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

BENEFITS

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• And more.

EMPLOYER CULTURE

Our team members make the difference.

If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.

Join us on the journey.

At Tyson, we feed the world like family.

Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!

We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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