Livestock Loader: Safe, Team‑Oriented Hog Handling

Smithfield Foods; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Hog Loader in Clinton, NC. You will sort and load animals with attention to welfare, follow safety rules, and support a clean, efficient workplace.

Responsibilities include counting loads, using loading equipment, and training peers as needed. Relocation options aren’t specified; position is on-site with day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to perform hard physical labor.
• Strong teamwork commitment.
• Must be able to operate loading equipment.
• Able to work day or night shifts.
• Support mission of raising swine for quality pork.

Responsibilities

• Sort and load animals in a safe, productive manner.
• Use herd board to move animals from pen to aisle.
• Count animals onto truck.
• Maintain cleanliness of crew vehicles and equipment.
• Respect growers' property and equipment.
• Present a professional company image.
• Follow environmental, biosecurity and safety policies.
• Assist in training other loading employees as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety mindset

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Day or night shifts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Loading equipment

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Compensation: $14.49/hourly

The Hog Loader works with other loaders to sort out and drive finishing animals from pens to truck, with special concern for animal welfare and proper handling.

Core Responsibilities

• Sorts and loads animals in a productive, SAFE and efficient manner.

• Uses herding board to move animals from pen to aisle.

• Counts animals onto truck.

• Maintains cleanliness of crew vehicles and equipment.

• Respects growers' property and equipment.

• Presents good company image.

• Responsible for understanding and complying with company Environmental, Biosecurity and safety policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.

• Reads and understands the company's emergency notification process and reviews that policy at their work site.

• Complies with Smithfield PPE policies.

• Assists in training other loading employees as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous livestock handing helpful.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Ability to do hard physical labor.

• Strong Commitment to teamwork.

• Ability to use loading equipment and tools.

• Ability to work day or night shifts.

• Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high quality pork products.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

• Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.