Livestock Coordinator

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.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Livestock Receiving and Handling:
  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.
• Animal Welfare and Compliance:
  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.
• Team Leadership and Operational Support:
  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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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

• 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical…