3 rd SHIFT HUMANE HANDLING TECHNICIAN

　　This position will be responsible for monitoring the care and handling of livestock from the time they arrive on JBS property. This employee will spend the majority of their time in the truck/pen areas.

　　HOURS:

　　3 rd Shift, flexible as required

　　Saturday hours as needed or required

　　JOB DESCRIPTION:

　　Verify That all humane handling SOP’s are being carried out, including scheduling, unloading, training, handling of non-ambulatory animals, driving and stunning.

　　Including hands on helping with difficult hogs – both in the truck and the drive alley’s

　　Monitor/assist in slow hog movement & correct SOP coverage

　　Monitor, audit and document each of these activities including remote video auditing.

　　Insure that livestock truck drivers are certified in TQA training, provide training as required and maintain training records.

　　Maintain good communication with USDA/FSIS in matters related to humane handling.

　　Insure that animals are being properly transported by monitoring equipment and seasonal preparation.

　　Monitor animals for visible defects which may impact on yields or quality, providing information to Procurement for feedback to producers and maintain a database for the monitoring information which is collected.

　　Assist in response to emergency situations.

　　Maintain implementation of the four elements of the Systematic Approach during each shift.

　　Participate on facility Animal Welfare Team

　　Performs various other duties as determined by the Livestock Handling Manager.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Knowledge of our industry beneficial

　　Good basic math skills & people skills

　　Self -Motivated - work well without direct supervision

　　Must be able to work with live hogs

　　Ability to follow instructions

　　Good attendance record

　　Self-Starter

　　Team Player

　　We are an equal opportunity employer. EOE /VET/DISABLED