Livestock Receiving & Welfare Technician

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Monmouth, IL is seeking a Hog Receiver to help ensure safe, humane handling of livestock as they arrive at our facility. You will coordinate movement from trucks to holding pens, monitor welfare, and support compliance with PQA and TQA.

The role requires a high school diploma (GED), preferred bachelor’s, and experience in agriculture; computer literacy and Excel are a plus. The work is physically demanding and team oriented in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in agriculture industry preferred.
• Computer literacy including Excel is preferred.

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 dead or non-ambulatory animals.
• Processes outgoing livestock as needed.
• Monitors yard and truck conditions to ensure proper handling and compliance with standards.
• Performs animal welfare audits and completes required training.

Skills

Livestock handling

Animal welfare awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math & counting

Education

High school diploma (GED)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Monmouth, IL is seeking a Hog Receiver to help ensure safe, humane handling of livestock as they arrive at our facility. You will coordinate movement from trucks to holding pens, monitor welfare, and support compliance with PQA and TQA.

The role requires a high school diploma (GED), preferred bachelor’s, and experience in agriculture; computer literacy and Excel are a plus. The work is physically demanding and team oriented in a fast-paced production environment.