Smithfield Foods

agriculture

LivestockCoordinator

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Livestock Coordinator at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Livestock handling, Animal welfare, Operational support, Team leadership. Receive, unload, and sort hogs. Move hogs from trucks to holding pens”

Industry & Context.

agriculture
Problems you'll solve

Ability to make independent decisions

Eligibility Requirements

Frequently required to move and/or lift 100 pounds, Occasionally required to move and/or lift more than 50 pounds, Plant environment will include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals, Noise level in the work environment can be loud, Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years verifiable livestock handling experience, Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, Captive bolt trained to euthanize downed pigs

Nice to Have

Associate's or Bachelor's degree, Producer Quality Assurance, Truckers Quality Assurance, USDA Bonded, Bobcat Safety Training Certificate

What You'll Do.

Move hogs from trucks to holding pens

Process outgoing livestock

Monitor yard and truck conditions

Perform livestock handling and animal welfare audits

Support Hog Barn Supervisor

Assist with conflict resolution

Establish and document kill/harvest schedules

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Takes a leadership role with the Hog Receiver team; Delegates work tasks; Assists with conflict resolution; Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment; Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building working relationships and a positive work environment

Communication Scope

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