Unloading/Tattoo

Smithfield Foods•Milan, MO

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. Education benefit available to full- and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development The Hog Receiver is responsible for coordinating the movement of livestock from the receiving area to holding pens. The Hog Receiver must adhere to PQA, TQA, and other Animal Welfare expectations for the safe handling of hogs and safety of people around them.

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

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

Responsibilities

Receives, unloads and sorts hogs according to quality and weight.
Identifies (tattoo), scales, moves and accurately counts livestock, including any dead or non-ambulatory animals.
Moves hogs from trucks to holding pens.
Monitors yard and truck conditions according to corporate and government standards to ensure livestock are handled properly.
Performs livestock handling animal welfare audits.
Processes outgoing livestock.
Communicates clearly with team members and management team.
Completes PQA, TQA, and other training as deemed necessary for role.

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
Education benefit available to full- and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
opportunities for career growth and professional development
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.
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.
comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
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.