Job Summary:
The Hog Handler tasks to ensure the welfare/well-being of the animals. Tasks include barn sanitation, animal removal, and animal movement.
Responsibilities:
· Unload, sort, and move live hogs safely and humanely through designated barn and holding areas.
· Count pigs as they move off trucks and verify counts against shipping and receiving documentation.
· Monitor animal condition and behavior to identify signs of illness, injury, stress, or fatigue and report concerns to leadership immediately.
· Maintain proper animal flow while minimizing stress and ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards.
· Provide hogs with access to water and assist in maintaining proper feed and holding conditions as directed.
· Clean and sanitize pens, alleyways, gates, trailers, and work areas in accordance with company sanitation and biosecurity standards.
· Operate gates, sorting panels, water systems, and other barn equipment safely and efficiently.
· Assist with loading and unloading livestock trailers while ensuring proper handling procedures are followed.
· Follow all animal welfare policies and procedures including:
· Providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs
· Providing access to adequate water and high-quality feed
· Providing humane treatment of animals
· Identifying and appropriately treating animals in need of health care
· Following approved euthanasia guidelines when necessary
· Maintain accurate production information and update all department records as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· High School diploma or GED preferred.
· Previous livestock handing helpful.
· Ability to do hard physical labor.
· Strong commitment to teamwork.
· Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
· Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
· 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.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the shift.
· Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including heat, cold, humidity, dust, odors, and wet/slippery surfaces.
· Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds; occasional heavier lifting may be required with assistance.
· Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, and reach repeatedly throughout the workday.
· Ability to safely handle and move live animals in a fast-paced production environment.
· Must be capable of repetitive motion involving arms, hands, wrists, and shoulders.
· Ability to work around loud noise and moving equipment while maintaining awareness of surroundings.
· Ability to climb stairs, ramps, and catwalks as required
Shift:
Sunday to Friday Start time: 10:30am. (Will work until the last truck arrives for the day, Could be 8 to 10 hours)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
