Pump and Press
Food Processing
PumpandPress-1stShift
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“Pump and Press - 1st Shift at Pump and Press. Skills: Food processing, Production support. Perform essential production tasks. Support coworkers”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver safe, high-quality food; Meet standards for safety, quality, teamwork
Industry & Context.
Physically demanding, Repetitive movement, Stand up to 12 hours, Work around blood/carcasses, Work with knife, Work in cold areas, Work in warm areas, Work in wet/humid environment, Wear PPE, Work in noisy environment, Work with chemicals, Work around smells/odors, Climb ladders/platforms, Bend, stoop, twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, 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 task requiring continuous/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, platforms, Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively, Walk long distances, May require certification to operate equipment, Use some or all body parts and muscle groups, Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, Single lifting up to 60 lbs, Lifting with 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 and efficient production line
Ensure products reach families
Process meat products for consumer
Work overtime depending on production demands
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supporting coworkers; Positive work environment
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** A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: * Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.70/hour * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. **The Value You’ll Bring** As a General Production 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 efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly. **What You’ll Do** General Production employees will work with
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