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Butcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$39K - $45K/yr

Located in Chicago's historic Stockyards, CMA is a forward thinking processor of value added beef, pork, and poultry items with a strong focus on selling the Healthcare, Hotel, and Institutional ...

Chicago Meat Authority

Butcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19 - $22.11/hr

Located in Chicago's historic Stockyards, CMA is a forward thinking processor of value added beef, pork, and poultry items with a strong focus on selling the Healthcare, Hotel, and Institutional ...

Chicago Meat Authority, Inc.

Butcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19 - $22.11/hr

Located in Chicago's historic Stockyards, CMA is a forward thinking processor of value added beef, pork, and poultry items with a strong focus on selling the Healthcare, Hotel, and Institutional ...

JBS USA

MAINTENANCE HOURLY

Beardstown, IL

JBS ® Pork is a leader in premium pork products designed to provide customers with a superior ... Processes maintenance downtime report for corporate and plant management. Assigns work orders or ...

JBS Imports

MAINTENANCE HOURLY

Beardstown, IL · On-site

$35.45/hr

JBS ® Pork is a leader in premium pork products designed to provide customers with a superior ... Processes maintenance downtime report for corporate and plant management. Assigns work orders or ...

JBS USA

MAINTENANCE HOURLY

Beardstown, IL

$35.45/hr

JBS ® Pork is a leader in premium pork products designed to provide customers with a superior ... Processes maintenance downtime report for corporate and plant management. Assigns work orders or ...

JBS USA

MAINTENANCE HOURLY

Beardstown, IL · On-site

$35.45/hr

JBS Pork is a leader in premium pork products designed to provide customers with a superior eating ... Processes maintenance downtime report for corporate and plant management. Assigns work orders or ...

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How much do pork processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for pork processing in Illinois is $24.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.02 and $28.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pork processing?

A pork processing job involves preparing pork products for consumption by slaughtering, cutting, trimming, and packaging meat. Workers may operate machinery, ensure food safety standards, and handle various tasks such as sanitation and quality control. These jobs are typically in meat processing plants and require attention to detail, physical stamina, and adherence to health regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in pork processing?

To thrive in Pork Processing, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and knowledge of food safety standards, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with cutting tools, meat processing machinery, and compliance with USDA regulations is frequently required. Teamwork, effective communication, and reliability are important soft skills that help in this fast-paced work environment. These abilities ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to strict health and safety guidelines.

What is the typical work environment like for pork processing?

Pork Processing roles are typically based in temperature-controlled production facilities to maintain food safety standards. The work often involves standing for extended periods, handling equipment and tools, and adhering to strict hygiene requirements. Team members collaborate closely to ensure efficient production, meet quotas, and uphold safety protocols. While the environment can be fast-paced and physically demanding, it offers valuable experience in food production with clear guidelines and structured procedures to support employee success.

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Infographic showing various Pork Processing job openings in Illinois as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,345 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Boar Stud Animal Care Technician

Greenup, IL • On-site

Christensen Farms
Crop Farming • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Christensen Farms rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships.

The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain – from farm to fork. Christensen Farms is the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods LLC, a producer-owned primary pork processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. In turn, Triumph Foods members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor of bacon and other premium pork products. Triumph Foods also holds a 50 percent partnership in Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, a primary pork processing plant.

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

This position is an entry-level production position that has responsibility for collecting semen from the boars and bagging and preparing the semen to be shipped to the appropriate location.

Major Areas of Accountability:

  • Feeding, watering and treatment of the animals according to company SOP's.
  • Collecting semen from boars.
  • Bagging of semen using the mini VSP or MAPS machine.
  • Pack, prepare, and label semen to be shipped.
  • Prepare PCR (Pulmonary Chain Reaction) samples for bleeding.
  • Assist with the bleeding and diagnostics process.
  • Recordkeeping to check the collection list to boars.
  • Cleaning of the lab and office areas.
  • Perform site sanitation, including power washing.
  • Perform preventative barn maintenance according to maintenance schedule.
  • Ensure timely euthanasia.
  • Maintain safety standards at all times.
  • Observe and maintain bio-security protocols.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum formal education required: None
  • Minimum number of years of prior job experience required: Entry level, 0-1 year
  • Specialized Training Requirements: None
  • Other Technical Skills: None

Supervision of Others:

Direct Reports:

Indirect Reports: None

Reports to:

  • Boar Stud Farm Manager

Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools:

This position will require operating a company vehicle, or mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CFF's insurance carrier and company policy.

Vehicle Licensing Requirements: Class D

Sign-On & Retention Bonus:

Christensen Farms is offering a Sign-On & Retention Bonus of $2,500 for all eligible newly-hired Animal Care Technicians.

This job description is not intended to limit the responsibilities of an employee assigned to this position to those duties listed above. The employee is expected to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor or company management. The level of involvement may vary based on company and individual capabilities.

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