Smithfield
Food Production
GeneralLabor
“General Labor at Smithfield. Skills: Production tasks, Teamwork, Reliability. Perform essential production tasks. Support coworkers”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet standards for safety; Meet standards for quality; Meet standards for teamwork
Industry & Context.
Physically demanding, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals, Work around smells/odors, Work in noisy environment, Work with a knife, Repetitive movement, Stand for up to 12-hour shift, Climb ladders/steps/stairs, Bend, stoop, twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting up to 60 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 18 years of age, Understand and follow oral and written instructions, Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, 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), Work in 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 up to 60 lbs, Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance
Nice to Have
Certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment
What You'll Do.
Perform essential production tasks
Contribute to positive work environment
Maintain safe production line
Ensure products reach families
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supporting coworkers; Teamwork
Communication Scope
Oral instructions; Written instructions
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