General Labor - New Hire - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food responsibly. Opportunities are available across locations and functions, supported by Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products for the consumer using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
• Support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure products reach families across America.
• Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Work with a knife (if trained).
• Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Work around strong smells/odors.
• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Walk long distances.
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical demands and work environment may vary based on specific job requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
• Must be willing and able to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Must be able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Must be able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work around strong smells/odors.
• Must be able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Must be able to walk long distances.
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Skills

• Strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability.

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $23.50/hour$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.
• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Pay

• $23.50/hour$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.

Schedule

• Shifts may vary based on production demands.