Smithfield Foods
food
MaterialHandler1stShift
“Material Handler - 1st Shift at Smithfield Foods. support movement of product throughout the facility. perform essential production tasks”
What You'll Achieve.
meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork
Industry & Context.
physically demanding, work around animal blood and/or carcass parts, 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, 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, specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
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, 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 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, 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, close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus
Nice to Have
certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment
What You'll Do.
support movement of product throughout the facility
perform essential production tasks
contribute to a positive work environment
maintain a safe and efficient production line
ensure products reach families across America
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
supporting your coworkers; contribute to a positive work environment; teamwork
Communication Scope
oral and written instructions
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