Hog Loader (night shift)

When you join Smithfield, you become part of 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.

About the role

Compensation: $14.24 per hour. Valid driving license and good driving record required. Night shift.

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

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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handling 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 a 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

• 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.