LIVESTOCK RECEIVING MANAGER
Responsibilities:
- Verify that all humane handling SOP’s are being carried out, including scheduling, unloading, training, handling of non-ambulatory animals, driving and stunning
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Monitor, audit, and document each of these activities to ensure we are meeting and or exceeding industry standards and federal regulations
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Collect information on sources of pigs in order to provide feedback for improvement to suppliers and the plant
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Insure that livestock truck drivers are certified in TQA training, provide training as required and maintain training records
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Assist with contingency planning and providing proper care for animals in event of major plant delays
- Serve as facility liaison for USDA-FSIS in matters related to humane handling.
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Correlate with QA and Product Management as to impact of animal handling on meat quality
- Insure that animals are being properly transported by monitoring equipment, handling, and seasonal preparation of trailers
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Monitor animals for visible defects which may impact yields or quality; providing information to Procurement for feedback to producers
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Animal Science or Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred with 2 years of livestock handling experience
- 5 Years of experience in Livestock Handling with at least three of those years in Management Position
- Experience in swine production
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Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
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Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
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Excellent computer skills required
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Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Our mission
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE/Vets/Disability
