Hog Loader - Nights

Smithfield Foods•Clinton, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Hog Loader to join their team. This role involves working with other loaders to sort and drive finishing animals from pens to trucks, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and proper handling. The company culture is grounded in Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where employees can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Previous livestock handing 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 fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous livestock handing helpful.

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.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Partnership with Guild for continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program for GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or academic degree at an accredited college or university.