Smithfield Foods
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EquipmentOperator3rdShift
“Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Equipment Operator, Machine Operator. work with meat cutting/packaging machines. operate other equipment to process meat products”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver safe, high-quality food; meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork
Industry & Context.
physically demanding, repetitive movement, standing for up to 12 hours, work around animal blood/carcass parts, work with a knife, work in cold/warm areas, work in wet and humid environment, wear PPE, work in noisy environment, work with cleaning chemicals, work around smells/odors, climb ladders/steps/walkways, bend, stoop, twist repetitively, walk long distances, overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting up to 60 lbs, mechanical assistance for lifting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
at least 18 years of age, willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions, perform a task 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 an environment that is wet and humid, work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE), work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals, work around 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 demanding work, repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, lifting of objects using mechanical assistance
Nice to Have
certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
What You'll Do.
work with meat cutting/packaging machines
operate other equipment to process meat products
perform essential production tasks
contribute to a positive work environment
maintain a safe and efficient production line
ensure products reach families
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
supporting your coworkers; contribute to a positive work environment; teamwork
Communication Scope
understand and follow oral and written instructions
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