• Hog Loader

    Prestage (Clinton, NC)


    Prestage Farms is seeking for a dependable and motivated Hog Loader with the potential to advance into a crew leadership role. This position is responsible for the safe, humane, and efficient loading of hogs for transportation, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare, biosecurity, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have prior livestock handling experience and demonstrate leadership qualities that can grow into supervising a team of loaders.

    Responsibilities

    + Supervise the loading of market swine.

    + Open gates and move marked swine to the truck driver and holding area according to instructions.

    + Adjust loading ramp and assist truck driver when backing his or her vehicle.

    + Supervise the cleanup of truck, cutting boards, boots, etc.

    + Responsible for the accountability of daily paperwork.

    Requirements

    + Valid Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

    + Ability to read and understand safety rules, operational procedures, and maintenance manuals.

    + Capable of writing routine reports and professional correspondence.

    + Comfortable speaking to groups such as employees, growers, or visitors.

    + Strong math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals, percentages, and interpret data such as bar graphs.

    + Previous experience handling livestock (hogs preferred) in production or transportation settings.

    + Solid understanding of animal welfare and handling best practices.

    + Able to work both independently and collaboratively in physically demanding, fast-paced environments.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Willing and able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

    + Reliable transportation and strong attendance record are essential.

     

    Benefits

    In addition to very competitive pay, employees of Prestage Farms receive:

    + Sick Pay

    + Vacation Pay

    + Holiday Pay

    + 401(k) Plan

    + Voluntary Medical Insurance

    + Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc.

     

    For more information on our team here at Prestage Farms, click here: https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team