Hog Loader

Smithfield Foods•Clinton, NC

2d•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. Smithfield is a company committed to sustainably feeding people around the world and operates with respect for its people, animals, communities, and planet. They offer challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth and impact, grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

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 fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous livestock handling 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.