Smithfield Foods
Food Processing
MachineOperatorBlender-2ndShift
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“Machine Operator Blender - 2nd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Perform essential production tasks. Support coworkers”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver safe, high-quality food; Meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork; Ensure products reach families across America
Industry & Context.
Physically demanding, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet and humid environment, Work in noisy environment, Work around smells/odors, Repetitive movement, Standing for up to 12-hour shift, Work with knives, Work around animal blood and carcass parts, Climbing ladders/steps/walkways, Repetitive bending, stooping, and twisting, Walking long distances, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, Lifting using mechanical assistance
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, 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
What You'll Do.
Perform essential production tasks
Meet standards for safety
Contribute to a positive work environment
Maintain a safe and efficient production line
Ensure products reach families
machinery and other equipment
Process meat products for the consumer
Work overtime depending on production demands
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supporting coworkers; Teamwork
Communication Scope
Oral instructions; Written instructions
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