1ST SHIFT HUMANE HANDLING TECH

This position will be responsible for monitoring the care and handling of livestock from the time they arrive on JBS property. The employee will spend the majority of their time in the truck/pen areas.

Responsibilities

• Verify that all humane handling SOPs are being carried out, including scheduling, unloading, training, handling of non-ambulatory animals, driving, and stunning (including hands-on assistance with difficult hogs in trucks and drive alleys).
• Monitor and assist in slow hog movement and correct SOP coverage.
• Audit and document each activity, including remote video auditing.
• Ensure livestock truck drivers are certified in TQA training, provide training as required, and maintain training records.
• Maintain good communication with USDA/FSIS regarding humane handling matters.
• Ensure animals are properly transported by monitoring equipment and seasonal preparation.
• Monitor animals for visible defects that may impact yields or quality, provide feedback to Procurement for producer communication, and maintain a monitoring database.
• Assist in emergency response situations.
• Maintain implementation of the four elements of the Systematic Approach during each shift.
• Participate on the facility Animal Welfare Team.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Livestock Handling Manager.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the industry is beneficial.
• Good basic math and people skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well without direct supervision.
• Ability to work with live hogs.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good attendance record.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Resume required.
• Can perform job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company-observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and focus on professional growth through various programs.
• MN Earned Sick and Safe Time.
• Minnesota Paid Leave (where required by law).

Pay

Base salary range of $21.60 – $23.85 per hour.

Schedule

1st Shift, flexible as required. Saturday hours as needed.

About Us

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and innovative food solutions. We process, prepare, package, and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry, and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, with our corporate office located in Greeley, Colorado.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.