Job Description

LIVESTOCK RECEIVER - AUSTIN PLANT

This position reports to Todd Anderson, Supervisor of Hog Receiving-Days-Austin Plant.

The work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 6 am to 2:30 pm. There may be some slight adjustments in the hours, so the schedule will be discussed further during the interview. Overtime is required. Saturday and Sunday work is frequent. Flex time is not available.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage,  discretionary annual increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The starting rate for this role is $24.85 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position:

• Completes the necessary procurement transaction information and receives animals according to the Hormel Foods Procurement department’s rules and regulations.  
• Serves as the front-line Hormel contact with producers and transporters, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Enforces Hormel's animal welfare and handling policies.
• Provides relief coverage in Grade & Yield department, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Demonstrate a strong pattern of written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical strength to assist in gently rolling 200 - 300 lb. non-ambulatory animals.  
• Ability to withstand a wide variety of temperature / climate changes.  
• Ability to withstand higher levels of noise, dust, and odors associated with livestock on a daily basis.  
• Understanding that incumbent may be vulnerable to possible injury from the animals bumping into them as the direction of travel of these animals can be unpredictable.

Preferred

• Good working knowledge of livestock quality and livestock handling.  
• Ability to differentiate between light and heavy hogs.  
• Knowledge of Personal Computer operations.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.