Humane Handler Tech

Description

• Knowledge of meat industry is preferred
• Basic math skills
• Good people skills
• Self-motivated - work well without direct supervision
• Must be able to work with live hogs, follow and enforce humane handling guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions
• High School degree or GED required 
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred 

• Verify that all humane handling SOP’s are being carried out, including scheduling, unloading, training, and handling of non-ambulatory animals.
• Including hands on helping with difficult hogs – both in the truck and the drive alleys.
• Monitor/assist in slow hog movement & correct SOP coverage.
• These activities periodically (as time allows) will be monitored, audits may be performed as needed and document deficiencies.
• Maintain good communication with USDA/FSIS in matters related to humane handling.
• Ensure that animals are being properly transported by monitoring equipment and seasonal preparation.
• 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.
• Attend scheduled and called meetings.
• Observe and assist transporters to verify that company procedures and USDA rules and regulations are being followed with respect to receiving and unloading hogs.