Tree Pusher
TreePusher-3rdShift
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“Tree Pusher - 3rd Shift at Tree Pusher. Skills: Production tasks, Teamwork, Quality standards. Perform essential production tasks. Support coworkers”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet standards for safety; Meet standards for quality; Meet standards for teamwork; Deliver safe, high-quality food; Ensure products reach families across America
Industry & Context.
Assist with investigations
Physically demanding, Work in hot temperatures, Work in cold temperatures, Work in wet and humid environment, Wear PPE, Work with chemicals, Work with odors, Climb ladders, Bend, stoop, twist repetitively, Walk long distances, Repetitive overhead lifting, Heavy lifting, Mechanical assistance for lifting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 18 years of age, Able to look at the schedule of the finish cook ovens during the shift, Able to look at the schedule of the products that need to be moved and organized for the packaging department, Communicates/coordinates with other employees and the lead to ensure that every product is going to the right blast/cooler, Double check all the scales and make sure they are working properly, and they are on the correct date and shift, Makes appropriate weight, temperature, time and other checks to ensure product quality is at standards set by management, Able to push meat out of ovens right after they get done cooking, Able to push trees out of blast cooler, Ability to operate the power chain and communicate with the team members to ensure that all the switches are set correctly for the products that go to blast 1 or 2, Able to read schedule and calculate the correct tree count per product scheduled, Check temperature of all products to make sure it is within the appropriate temperature guidelines allowed by food safety, Able to communicate all information regarding product changes to the Lead in an enough time, Ability to issue, manually issue and reverse product trees to production, Will assist with investigations and complete reports as needed, Must be able to push meat out of ovens right after they get done cooking, Must be able to push trees out of blast cooler, Ability to exert maximum muscle force to push trees up to 2000 pounds on a regular basis, 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), 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 You'll Do.
Perform essential production tasks
Contribute to positive work environment
Maintain safe production line
Ensure products reach families
Process meat products
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support coworkers; Coordinate with other employees; Communicate with team members; Communicate product changes to Lead
Communication Scope
Good written and verbal communication skills
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!** **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. **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 – $22.50/hour * $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift * Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More * Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility r
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