B-Shift Livestock Handler 4 (Yards) - Storm Lake, Iowa

Tyson Foods • Storm Lake, IA

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About The Position

This position works with livestock hogs, including driving, sorting, weighing, tattooing, marking, and penning them while maintaining accurate inventories and head counts. The role requires moving hogs safely and effectively with minimum stress and following all humane handling guidelines and policies. When not working with livestock, the employee performs light building maintenance and showcase duties. The position also includes other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor. All Tyson team members are responsible for safety, including personal safety and food safety. A resume must be submitted with the application to be eligible for consideration.

Requirements

• At least one year of prior experience working with and handling livestock in loading and unloading operations.
• Experience operating skid loaders and forklifts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with team members at all levels and government officials.
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds or more unassisted and stand for extended periods of 8 to 10 hours, excluding break time.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A resume must be submitted with the application to be eligible for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic experience with livestock handling in a procurement area of the meat industry.
• Prior knowledge and experience with humane animal handling procedures, processes, and general procurement policies.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive, sort, weigh, tattoo, mark, and pen livestock hogs.
• Maintain accurate livestock inventories and head counts.
• Move hogs safely and effectively while minimizing stress.
• Follow humane livestock handling guidelines and policies.
• Perform light building maintenance and showcase duties when not working with livestock.
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and food safety.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

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