Livestock Coordinator

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As a Livestock Coordinator at Smithfield Foods, you'll be an essential part of the livestock operations team, ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of animals from the receiving area to holding pens. This hands-on role plays a key part in maintaining animal welfare standards, supporting plant operations, and helping Smithfield deliver on its commitment to quality and care.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years verifiable livestock handling experience, required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Captive bolt trained to euthanize downed pigs.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree considered in lieu of experience.
Producer Quality Assurance and Truckers Quality Assurance, preferred.
USDA Bonded, preferred.
Bobcat Safety Training Certificate, preferred.
Strong math skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily work assignments and manage time wisely.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Monitors yard and truck conditions to ensure proper handling, following all corporate and governmental standards.
Performs livestock handling and animal welfare audits to ensure ethical treatment and compliance.
Completes PQA, TQA, and other required animal handling and safety training.
Supports the Hog Barn Supervisor and takes a leadership role with the Hog Receiver team.
Delegates work tasks and assists with conflict resolution as directed by the Supervisor or Manager.
Establishes and documents kill/harvest schedules to meet both operational needs and animal handling requirements.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones.
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 designed to help you reach your full potential.
LinkedIn Learning: access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training.
Partnership with Guild supports continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
Leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
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.