Livestock Receiving & Welfare Lead

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Livestock Coordinator to ensure smooth receiving and handling of hogs, uphold animal welfare, and support plant operations in a dynamic environment. This hands-on role requires adherence to safety and quality standards while coordinating the Hog Receiver team.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of livestock experience, a GED or diploma, and preferred QA certifications. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years verifiable livestock handling experience, required.
• 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

• Receives, unloads, and sorts hogs based on quality and weight.
• Moves hogs from trucks to holding pens in a safe and efficient manner.
• Identifies (tattoos), scales, and accurately counts livestock, including tracking any dead or non-ambulatory animals.
• Processes outgoing livestock as needed.
• Monitors yard and truck conditions to ensure proper handling, following all corporate and governmental standards.
• Performs livestock handling and animal welfare audits to ensure ethical treatment and compliance.
• Completes PQA, TQA, and other required animal handling and safety training.
• Supports the Hog Barn Supervisor and takes a leadership role with the Hog Receiver team.
• Delegates work tasks and assists with conflict resolution as directed by the Supervisor or Manager.
• Establishes and documents kill/harvest schedules to meet both operational needs and animal handling requirements.

Skills

Livestock handling

Math skills

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree considered

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PQA/TQA training

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Livestock Coordinator to ensure smooth receiving and handling of hogs, uphold animal welfare, and support plant operations in a dynamic environment. This hands-on role requires adherence to safety and quality standards while coordinating the Hog Receiver team.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of livestock experience, a GED or diploma, and preferred QA certifications. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.