Animal Welfare Manager

POSITION:Animal Welfare Manager  

DEPARTMENT:Quality Assurance

LOCATION:Marshalltown, IA

SALARY CLASS:Salary

QUALIFICATIONS:     

• Be able to communicate written and verbally in English
• Be able to work all 3 shifts as needed
• Able to work in hot temperatures
• Computer skills required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify that all humane handling SOPs are being carried out, including scheduling, unloading, training, handling of non-ambulatory animals, driving & stunning.
• Monitor, audit & document each of these activities.
• Collect information on sources of high stress animals in order to provide feedback for improvement by the supplying producers.
• Insure that livestock truck drivers are certified in TQA training, provide training as required & maintain training records.
• Assist with contingency planning & providing proper care for animals in event of major plant delays.
• Serve as facility liaison for USDA-FSIS in matters related to humane handling.
• Correlate with QA & Product Management as to impact of animal handling on meat quality.
• Insure that animals are being properly transported by monitoring equipment & seasonal preparation, working with Procurement to provide timely notification to producers.
• Monitor animals for visible defects which may impact yields or quality, providing information to Procurement for feedback to producers.

Education Requirements (if applicable)

• Animal Science or degree in related field preferred, plus 2 years’ experience with livestock handling.
• Option without degree would be 5 years’ experience in livestock handling, with at least 3 of those years in management.             

Approved by: Marisela Ramirez

Title: Employment Manager

Posting Date:     12/09/2025                             Closing Date: Until Filled

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JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/DISABILITY/VETS