Utility- 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

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient set-up, inspection, and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of meat products. Additionally, responsible for following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production-related paperwork and meeting product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers to deliver safe, high-quality food.
• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products for consumers.
• Maintain reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to uphold safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as required by production demands.
• Follow oral and written instructions, including completing production-related paperwork.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to:
  • Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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 wet, humid, and noisy environments while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Wear a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
  • Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals and 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.
• Physically capable of:
  • Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment.

Pay

• Competitive starting pay: $25.35/hour.
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time team members from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Schedule

• 6 days a week.