# Hog Loader

**Company:** [Prestage](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/hsvq3PevJeQM9RuuB7WmXh.md)
**Location:** Clinton, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Prestage Farms of North Carolina - 01

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## Description

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](https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team)