Smithfield
Manufacturing
GeneralProduction-1stShift
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“General Production- 1st Shift at Smithfield. Skills: Production tasks, Meat processing. Style sausage trays. Stack pallets of finished product”
Industry & Context.
Work in refrigerated environment, Seasonal Saturday overtime, Physically demanding work, Repetitive overhead lifting, Work with knives, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Work in noisy environment, Work with sanitation chemicals, Work around smells/odors, Climb/move on ladders, Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting up to 60 lbs, Lifting with mechanical assistance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 18 years of age, Understand and follow oral and written instructions, Perform repetitive movement, Stand for up to 12-hour shift, Work around animal blood/carcass parts, Work with a knife, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Wear hard hat, hearing/eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, Work in noisy environment, Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals, Work around smells/odors, Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms, Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting up to 60 lbs, Lifting with mechanical assistance
Nice to Have
Certification to operate equipment
What You'll Do.
Stack pallets of finished product
Perform janitor duties
Process meat products
Meet standards for safety
Meet standards for quality
Meet standards for teamwork
Maintain production line
Ensure products reach families
Full Job Description
**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – 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 our Core Four values - 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. **Apply Now!** **Your Opportunity** Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: * Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $18.35/hour * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More * Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. Regular Hours: 7 AM - 3:15 PM M-F, seasonal Saturday overtime These positions involve styling trays of sausage on a fast production line, stacking pallets of finished product cases on a fast production line, and being a janitor on a production line. These positions require repetitive overhead lifting and handling of raw meat and animal fats and work in a refrigerated environment held ~38*F. Additional duties are assigned as needed. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. **The Value You’ll Bring** As a General Laborer team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and effi
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