Plant Production Worker

About the role

We have an exciting Plant Production Worker opportunity in our pork processing facility. This is a full‑time, fast‑paced position that involves repetitive motion and a variety of jobs associated with pork processing. On‑the‑job training is provided, and related experience is not required. A variety of shifts and schedules are available.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual material handling and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment while processing, packaging, and shipping pork products.
• Engage in physically demanding work that may require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
• Maintain good hand‑eye coordination and upper‑extremity motor skills for job tasks.
• Adapt to additional essential functions that may be specific to particular jobs.
• Work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime depending on production needs.

Core Competencies

• Instills trust
• Communicates effectively
• Action‑oriented
• Ensures accountability
• Drives results

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least up to 50 pounds.
• Must wear all assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) while working.
• Must be able to work in a hot and wet environment.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and upper‑extremity motor skills.

Work Environment

The role requires regular movement around the facility, with frequent lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees work primarily in an office setting with some field work, may be near moving mechanical parts, exposed to outside weather, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and variable noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Schedule

• Variety of shifts and schedules available.
• Scheduled hours may include mandatory overtime based on production needs.
• Hours and days are established by departmental needs and management discretion.
• Potential for after‑hours, weekend, and overnight work as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays – Live Operations
• Earned Time Off & Company Holidays – Plant Operations
• Wellness Program
• Employee pork purchase program
• Full benefits list available at Seaboard Foods career site