Hog Loader - Tarboro, NC (DRIVERS LICENSE & GOOD DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED)

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Your Opportunity

Your compensation : $ hourly downtime pay / pay by animal head count

The Hog Loader works with other loaders to sort out and drive finishing animals from pens to truck, with special concern for animal welfare and proper handling.

Core Responsibilities

Sorts and loads animals in a productive, SAFE and efficient manner.

Uses herding board to move animals from pen to aisle.

Counts animals onto truck.

Maintains cleanliness of crew vehicles and equipment.

Respects growers’ property and equipment.

Presents good company image.

Responsible for understanding and complying with company Environmental, Biosecurity and safety policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.

Reads and understands the company’s emergency notification process and reviews that policy at their work site.

Complies with Smithfield PPE policies.

Assists in training other loading employees as required.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Previous livestock handing helpful.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Ability to do hard physical labor.

Strong Commitment to teamwork.

Ability to use loading equipment and tools.

Ability to work day or night shifts.

Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high quality pork products.

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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 lbs.

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

EEO / AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Salary Range

$ - $