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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

Hourly Competitive Pay Starting, once qualified $26.05/hr. $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positionsComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of  skills such as assigns, schedules, organizes production crews. Performs training as needed. Identifies and develops, independently or in coordination with management to problem solving; receives general direction from Production Manager; oversees all production functions.

Performs work and ensures the work of others is performed in accordance with GMPs, Quality and Safety practices and proper work methods or procedures. Assist supervisor with production personnelExecutes daily production scheduleReviews, evaluates and disciplines employees as necessaryProvides advice on production projectsInterpret and explain standardsMakes correctionsTakes and recommends alternative courses of action. Has daily communication with Production ManagerUnload Hog trucksBe able to work in extreme climate conditionsSort & Pen LivestockTattoo HogsWash Pens and AlleywaysVerify truck drivers are TQA CertifiedFollow unloading proceduresCheck all paperwork for accuracy and enter on computerPigs must be accounted for and taken care ofMust follow all Animal Welfare and handling protocols and audit one anotherKeep area clean and watch out for each otherFollow all GMP's, SOP's, and Safety ProceduresOperate a BobcatPush/Pull/Lift > 50lbsMust be able to physically stand on concrete all dayMust be able to follow directions and work in a group-team environmentStrong Verbal Skills necessaryMust have good attendance

Core Responsibilities:

Essential Work Postures, Movements, Lifting, and Carrying

Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break). Many jobs have fixed workstation locations and are conveyor line paced.Walking long distances sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.Climbing or moving on ladders, steps, stairwells, walkways, and platforms.Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads.Lifting and lowering of objects up to 60 lbs.  Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers. Working in cold environment 20-45 deg F, hot environment exceeding 100 deg F and frequent contact with animal fats.Wearing, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.  Using, cleaning, maintaining, and safe handling of sharp cutting tools.Frequent static and /or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks. A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition.Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools and equipment, electrical devices, controls, and motorized vehicles.Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.

Key Responsibilities:

Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.Maintain regular and predictable attendance.Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.