Receiver

Overview

This job description indicates the nature of production work routinely performed by production employees at the Smithfield plant. This description is meant to help individuals who may be unfamiliar with food processing and what is required to perform this type of work.

Responsibilities

• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break).
• Walking long distances sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Climbing or moving on ladders, steps, stairwells, walkways, and platforms.
• Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads.
• Lifting and lowering of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
• Working in cold environment 20-45 deg F, hot environment exceeding 100 deg F and frequent contact with animal fats.
• Wearing, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
• Using, cleaning, maintaining, and safe handling of sharp cutting tools.
• Operating lift trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.