Smithfield Foods
agriculture
PumpandPress3rdShift
“Pump and Press - 3rd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management. Process meat products for the consumer. Support coworkers”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver safe, high-quality food
Industry & Context.
Physically demanding, Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees), Work in warm areas (over 100 degrees), Work in a wet and humid environment, Work while wearing PPE, Work in a 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 of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance
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 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, Physically demanding work, 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
Nice to Have
Certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
What You'll Do.
Process meat products for the consumer
Meet standards for safety
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 coworkers; Contributing to a positive work environment
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
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