Scale & Pack Bacon - 2nd shift

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities, and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.

About the role

Team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and education benefits for full and part-time employees upon meeting eligibility requirements. We also offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Forms infold carton and positions on scale platform for packing.
• Neatly packs carton with layers of sheeted bacon.
• Scales to proper weight. If overweight, removes bacon until acceptable limit is obtained. If underweight, neatly adds weight slices until acceptable.
• Adds cover sheet and folds cover. Sets aside carton to conveyor.
• Properly packs and scales bacon.
• Monitors scale tare for correct setting and keeps area clean.
• In downgrade position, inspects bacon slices to meet specific standards for various orders as set by leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Skills

Tools & Equipment: Box supplies and scale.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Vision requirement of at least 20/40 for near and far vision.

Safety Equipment/Training

• Bump cap, hair/beard net, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes.
• Mandatory training/competency to be earned: Proper lifting, PPE, and GMP.

Pay

Competitive starting pay: $22.91/hour. $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions.