Livestock Handler

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

Continue growing with our family. 

Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. 

Management Level:

Class 45

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position involves working with livestock (hogs) and includes responsibilities such as:

·         Driving, sorting, weighing, tattooing, marking, and penning livestock.

·         Maintaining accurate inventories and headcounts.

·         Performing light building maintenance and showcase duties when not working with livestock.

·         Moving hogs safely and effectively with minimal stress to the animals, following all humane handling guidelines.

·         Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

·         All Tyson Team Members are responsible for personal and food safety.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

 

Experience:

o    1 year of prior experience handling and working with livestock in loading/unloading operations preferred.

o    Experience with skid loaders operation preferred.

o    Experience in livestock handling within the meat industry and knowledge of humane animal handling procedures preferred.

 

Computer Skills:

Basic computer knowledge preferred.

 

Communication Skills:

o    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

o    Ability to communicate in stressful situations with all levels (hourly employees to upper management) and government officials.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 70+ pounds unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8–10 hours, excluding breaks).

 

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Strong observation skills and conscientiousness about animal treatment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work extended hours as required by management.

SHIFT:

INTERNAL REQUIREMENTS 

(Cannot have 6 attendance points or more)

(Cannot have suspension in the last 12 months)

Must submit a resume for consideration.

Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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