Hog Receiving Automation Coordinator

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As a Hog Receiving Automation (HRA) Coordinator at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and humane handling of livestock through the HRA program and harvest lineup. This dynamic position requires a strong understanding of the receiving process, harvest flow, animal welfare standards, and staffing coordination. You'll be at the center of daily operations, using your expertise to support multiple shifts and ensure everything runs safely and seamlessly.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), required.

• 2 years computer or data entry experience, required.

• A desire and willingness to work around and with livestock

• Excellent communication and people skills both written and verbal

• Strong Math skills.

• Maintain active TQA and PQA certification

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to make independent decisions

• The ability to work with a diverse team, build strong relationships, and promote a positive work environment.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily work assignments and manage time wisely.

• Ability to be professional, respectful, and approachable.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment can be loud when in the production area.

• Frequently required to move and/or lift 100 pounds and occasionally required to move and/or lift more than 50 pounds.

• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.