HUMANE HANDLER TECH (2ND SHIFT)

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in applicable field preferred
• Knowledge of meat industry is preferred
• Basic math skills
• Good people skills
• Self-motivated – work well without direct supervision
• Must be able to work with live hogs, follow and enforce humane handling guidelines
• Ability to follow instructions

Responsibilities

• Verify that all humane handling SOP's are being carried out, including scheduling, unloading, training, and handling of non-ambulatory animals
• Provide hands-on help with difficult hogs – both in the truck and the drive alleys
• Monitor/assist in slow hog movement and correct SOP coverage
• Periodically monitor activities and perform audits as needed; document deficiencies
• Maintain good communication with USDA/FSIS in matters related to humane handling
• Ensure that animals are being properly transported by monitoring equipment and seasonal preparation
• Assist in response to emergency situations
• Maintain implementation of the four elements of the Systematic Approach during each shift
• Participate on facility Animal Welfare Team
• Observe and assist transporters to verify that company procedures and USDA rules and regulations are being followed with respect to receiving and unloading hogs
• Attend scheduled and called meetings
• Perform various other duties as determined by the Livestock Handling Manager

Benefits

• Health care
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan