Livestock Receiving Supervisor C Shift at Seaboard Triumph Foods

1. Overall Responsibilities for the receiving and recording of market hogs delivered to the Sioux City Iowa processing facility.
2. Supervise hourly livestock receiving staff.
3. Supervise or complete other required tasks and activities in the livestock unloading and holding pen areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities Related to Receiving of Market Hogs:

• Supervise the procedures for receiving and recording market hogs.
• Documentation, tattooing, moving hogs to receiving pens, segregating stressor hogs, sorting off non-qualifying hogs, may require euthanizing unfit livestock, etc.
• Ensure compliance with Seaboard Triumph Foods` humane handling policies and procedures from the time market hogs arrive on the property and until they are driven to the Barn area or resold and exited the property.
• Ensure compliance with STF policies and procedures for maintaining the proper environment in the livestock unloading and holding pen areas.
• Opening of Windows and operation of misters, exhaust fans and heaters.
• Interact professionally with Truck Drivers and assist with unloading trailers when necessary.
• Receiving after hour trucks on the last day of the week.

Activities Related to Supervision of Livestock Receiving Staff:

• Supervise the daily activities of the livestock receiving staff.
• Coordinate work schedules for the livestock receiving staff.
• Administer all human resource policies and procedures required at the supervisor level for the livestock receiving staff.
• Supervise and coordinate the training of livestock receiving staff.
• Initial and ongoing training on all aspects of STF`s livestock receiving, recording and humane handling policies and procedures.

Other Required Tasks and Activities:

• Supervise and ensure compliance with the clean-up and sanitation procedures for the livestock unloading and holding pen areas.
• Complete all required audit forms.
• Maintain the facilities and equipment in good working condition; notify maintenance personnel of any needed repairs.
• Supervise the feeding of all hogs held for more than 24 hours.
• Supervise or complete other tasks as directed by the Livestock Scheduling Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Four or more years related experience in pork processing plants with experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position, including supervisory experience.  Well-developed management skills utilizing sound management principles in leading a team of employees.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.  Bilingual (Spanish) would be nice.  Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language and procedure manuals.  Must be able to effectively communicate with Hog Suppliers, Truckers and other industry personnel as well as with USDA Inspection team.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Strong mathematical skills with the ability to apply to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems.  Display patience if faced with any Animal Welfare complex situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use computers with the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and must be able to effectively work in a normal production environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary as well as an opportunity to work in and around live hogs.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the discretion of management.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW:  I have reviewed this job description in its entirety and I confirm that I am able to perform the functions and requirements of this position as described herein and explained to me. 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

MISSION, VISION, & VALUES: Must believe and lead STF’s MISSION of producing quality pork products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment.  Must believe and fully engage in STF’s VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build our future. Must live STF’s VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include-

SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the ultimate goal of eliminating workplace accidents.

QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce and serve.

DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourage a sense of belonging. 

COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland. 

SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.