Hog Receiver

Smithfield Foods • Denison, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Hog Receiver, you’ll play a hands-on role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and humane handling of livestock as they arrive at our facility. You'll be responsible for coordinating the movement of hogs from the receiving area to holding pens, all while upholding the highest standards of animal welfare and safety, including compliance with PQA, TQA, and other key protocols. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys active, purpose-driven work and takes pride in being part of a team that prioritizes both animal care and workplace safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily work assignments and manage time wisely.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Experience in the agriculture industry, preferred.
• Computer literacy knowledge including: all aspects of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Livestock Receiving and Handling: Receives, unloads, and sorts hogs based on quality and weight.
• Moves hogs from trucks to holding pens in a safe and efficient manner.
• Identifies (tattoos), scales, and accurately counts livestock, including tracking any dead or non-ambulatory animals.
• Processes outgoing livestock as needed.
• Animal Welfare and Compliance: Monitors yard and truck conditions to ensure proper handling and compliance with corporate and governmental standards.
• Performs animal welfare audits to maintain ethical treatment of livestock.
• Completes PQA, TQA, and other required animal handling and safety training.
• Team Communication and Collaboration: Communicates clearly and effectively with team members and the management team to ensure smooth operations and address any issues in real time.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees