Livestock Receiver-AUP

Hormel Foods • Austin, TX

108d • $24

About The Position

The LIVESTOCK RECEIVER position at the Austin Plant reports to Todd Anderson, Supervisor of Hog Receiving-Days. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 2:30 pm, with potential slight adjustments discussed during the interview. Overtime is required, and weekend work is frequent. Flex time is not available. Hormel Foods offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual increases, profit sharing, a 401(k) with employer match, a stock purchase plan, paid vacation, and free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees. The base hiring pay range for this role starts at $24.85 per hour.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a strong pattern of written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical strength to assist in gently rolling 200 - 300 lb. non-ambulatory animals.
• Ability to withstand a wide variety of temperature / climate changes.
• Ability to withstand higher levels of noise, dust, and odors associated with livestock on a daily basis.
• Understanding that incumbent may be vulnerable to possible injury from the animals bumping into them as the direction of travel of these animals can be unpredictable.

Nice To Haves

• Good working knowledge of livestock quality and livestock handling.
• Ability to differentiate between light and heavy hogs.
• Knowledge of Personal Computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Completes the necessary procurement transaction information and receives animals according to the Hormel Foods Procurement department's rules and regulations.
• Serves as the front-line Hormel contact with producers and transporters, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enforces Hormel's animal welfare and handling policies.
• Provides relief coverage in Grade & Yield department, as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Discretionary annual increases.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation.
• FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees