Livestock Receiver-AUP
Austin, MNFull-time$24.85/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Hormel Foods is hiring a Livestock Receiver-AUP. The Livestock Receiver at the Austin Plant is responsible for managing procurement transactions and receiving animals in accordance with Hormel Foods' regulations. This role involves direct interaction with producers and transporters, enforcing animal welfare policies, and providing relief coverage in the Grade & Yield department as needed. The position requires strong communication skills and physical ability to handle livestock.
Key focus areas include Complete necessary procurement transaction information, Receive animals according to Hormel Foods Procurement department’s rules and regulations, and Serve as the front-line Hormel contact with producers and transporters.
Important skills include Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Preferred (not required): Livestock Quality Knowledge, Livestock Handling Knowledge, and Personal Computer Operations.
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Full 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:
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Completes the necessary procurement transaction information and receives animals according to the Hormel Foods Procurement department’s rules and regulations.
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Serves as the front-line Hormel contact with producers and transporters, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Enforces Hormel's animal welfare and handling policies.
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Provides relief coverage in Grade & Yield department, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
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Demonstrate a strong pattern of written and verbal communication skills.
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Physical strength to assist in gently rolling 200 - 300 lb. non-ambulatory animals.
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Ability to withstand a wide variety of temperature / climate changes.
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Ability to withstand higher levels of noise, dust, and odors associated with livestock on a daily basis.
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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
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Good working knowledge of livestock quality and livestock handling.
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Ability to differentiate between light and heavy hogs.
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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.
Requisition ID : 32216
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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