Unloading/Tattoo - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp

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Milan, MO Until 10/3/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

Job Description

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.70/hour

  • $1/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Core Responsibilities

  • Receives, unloads and sorts hogs according to quality and weight.

  • Identifies (tattoo), scales, moves and accurately counts livestock, including any dead or non-ambulatory animals.

  • Moves hogs from trucks to holding pens.

  • Monitors yard and truck conditions according to corporate and government standards to ensure livestock are handled properly.

  • Performs livestock handling animal welfare audits.

  • Processes outgoing livestock.

  • Communicates clearly with team members and management team.

  • Completes PQA, TQA, and other training as deemed necessary for role.

The above 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.



Relocation Package Available

No



EEO Information

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.

About this role

Summary

Unload, sort, and handle livestock while ensuring animal welfare and safety on 2nd shift.

Job title

Unloading/Tattoo - 2nd Shift

Experience level

none

Industry

food production

Location requirements

On-site in Milan, Missouri, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$22.70/hour + $1/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

livestock handlinganimal welfarecommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

livestockanimal welfareunloadingsortinglivestock handling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Milan, MO 63556, USA

On-site City