Livestock Operations Lead — Movement & Welfare

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Livestock Coordinator to supervise the moving and handling of hogs from trucks to holding pens, ensuring welfare and efficient operations at the plant. You will support the Hog Barn Supervisor and lead the Hog Receiver team in daily tasks and scheduling.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety and QA procedures, with opportunities to contribute to kill/harvest planning and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years verifiable livestock handling experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree considered in lieu of experience.
• Producer Quality Assurance and Truckers Quality Assurance, preferred.
• USDA Bonded, preferred.
• Bobcat Safety Training Certificate, preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Captive bolt trained to euthanize downed pigs.

Responsibilities

• Livestock Receiving and Handling: receives, unloads, and sorts hogs based on quality and weight; moves hogs to holding pens safely.
• Animal Welfare and Compliance: monitors yard/truck conditions, conducts welfare audits, completes QA trainings.
• Team Leadership and Operational Support: supports Hog Barn Supervisor, leads Hog Receiver team, documents kill/harvest schedules.

Skills

Strong math

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree considered in lieu of experience

Tools

Producer QA

Truckers QA

Bobcat Safety Training

USDA Bonded

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Livestock Coordinator to supervise the moving and handling of hogs from trucks to holding pens, ensuring welfare and efficient operations at the plant. You will support the Hog Barn Supervisor and lead the Hog Receiver team in daily tasks and scheduling.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety and QA procedures, with opportunities to contribute to kill/harvest planning and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.