Smithfield Foods
Food Production
Slicer
“Slicer 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
Industry & Context.
Shift Differential for 2nd Shift, Work overtime depending on production demands, Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts, Work with a knife (if trained), 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, 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
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, 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
What You'll Do.
Perform essential production tasks
Contribute to a positive work environment
Maintain a safe and efficient production line
Ensure products reach families
Work with meat cutting/packaging machines
Operate other equipment to process meat products
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supporting coworkers; Contributing to teamwork
Communication Scope
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
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