Hog Loader - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Clinton, NC

4d

About The Position

The Hog Loader works with other loaders to sort and drive finishing animals from pens to trucks, with special concern for animal welfare and proper handling. The role involves loading animals productively, safely, and efficiently; maintaining crew vehicles and equipment; respecting growers’ property; and presenting a positive company image. The employee must follow company environmental, biosecurity, safety, emergency-notification, and PPE policies. The position may also assist in training other loading employees and perform other duties as assigned.

The work involves physical labor and exposure to blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handling is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Sort and load animals in a productive, safe, and efficient manner.
• Use a herding board to move animals from pens to aisles.
• Count animals onto trucks.
• Maintain the cleanliness of crew vehicles and equipment.
• Respect growers’ property and equipment and present a good company image.
• Understand and comply with company environmental, biosecurity, and safety policies and procedures.
• Read and understand the company emergency notification process and review the policy at the work site.
• Comply with Smithfield PPE policies.
• Assist in training other loading employees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation package available: No.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED