A-Shift Livestock Handler 4 (Harvesting) at Tyson Foods

Storm Lake, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Livestock Handling, Animal Welfare, Safety Procedures, Equipment Operation, Communication Skills, Biosecurity, Food Safety, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Physical Stamina, Attention to Detail, Fast Paced Environment

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Details: Job Summary The Livestock Handler is responsible for the safe, efficient, and humane movement of hogs with minimal stress to the animals. This position requires strict adherence to Tyson Foods’ humane handling policies and all applicable animal welfare guidelines. The Livestock Handler performs assigned duties as directed by supervision while maintaining a strong commitment to personal safety, animal welfare, and food safety. All Tyson Team Members share responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment and protecting product integrity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Safely move and handle hogs in accordance with Tyson Foods’ humane handling policies and procedures Load and unload livestock while minimizing animal stress and ensuring animal well-being Operate equipment such as skid loaders and forklifts when required Monitor animal conditions and report concerns to supervision promptly Follow all safety, biosecurity, and food safety guidelines at all times Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience: A minimum of 6+ months prior experience working with and handling livestock in loading and unloading operations as well as experience with skid loaders and forklift operation is required. Experience with livestock handling in a procurement area of the meat industry is preferred. Prior knowledge and experience with humane animal handling procedures process and general policy in procurement is preferred. Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge is preferred. Communication Skills: Good communication skills both written and verbal; ability to communicate with all levels of team members and government officials. Special Skills: Must be able to work in a very fast paced environment. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 70 pounds or more unassisted and stand for extended periods of time 8 to 10 hours excluding beak time. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Travel: None About requisition Please submit a resume, resume is required for review. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.

Responsibilities

The Livestock Handler is responsible for the safe and humane movement of hogs while adhering to Tyson Foods’ humane handling policies. This includes loading and unloading livestock, monitoring animal conditions, and operating necessary equipment.