What are the responsibilities and job description for the B-Shift Livestock Handler 4 - Storm Lake, IA position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
Summary:
This role involves handling livestock hogs, including but not limited to driving, sorting, weighing, tattooing, marking, and penning while maintaining accurate inventories and headcounts. Additional responsibilities include performing light building maintenance and showcase duties when not working with livestock. The position requires safely and efficiently moving hogs with minimal stress, adhering to humane handling policies, and carrying out other tasks assigned by the supervisor. All Tyson Team Members must prioritize safety, including both personal and food safety.
Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in livestock handling, including loading and unloading operations, is required. Proficiency in skid loader and forklift operation is preferred. Experience in meat industry procurement and knowledge of humane animal handling practices are also beneficial.
Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency preferred.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with team members and government officials.
Special Skills: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 70 pounds unassisted and stand for 8–10 hours (excluding breaks).
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Travel: None.
About Requisition
Please submit a resume, resume is required for review.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
B 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.
Summary:
This role involves handling livestock hogs, including but not limited to driving, sorting, weighing, tattooing, marking, and penning while maintaining accurate inventories and headcounts. Additional responsibilities include performing light building maintenance and showcase duties when not working with livestock. The position requires safely and efficiently moving hogs with minimal stress, adhering to humane handling policies, and carrying out other tasks assigned by the supervisor. All Tyson Team Members must prioritize safety, including both personal and food safety.
Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in livestock handling, including loading and unloading operations, is required. Proficiency in skid loader and forklift operation is preferred. Experience in meat industry procurement and knowledge of humane animal handling practices are also beneficial.
Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency preferred.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with team members and government officials.
Special Skills: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 70 pounds unassisted and stand for 8–10 hours (excluding breaks).
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Travel: None.
About Requisition
Please submit a resume, resume is required for review.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
B 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.