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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 Starting Pay – $22.25/hour$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positionsComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

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

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

Generally, includes responsibility for operating one or more pieces of production equipment. Perform a variety of food packaging duties in the production of Ham and/or by-product products for distribution, including (but not limited to) operating machinery to complete specific tasks.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

This is an hourly paid position, generally involving the operation of specified equipment in accordance with established standards and in accordance with machinery manufacturer specifications. Position product on the conveyor for the robots must understand basic computer skills and understand how sensors work. Authority of incumbents is limited to proper machine operation, as directed by production management, and includes authority (and responsibility) to ensure safe operation, full compliance with GMP’s and a quality product meeting all company standards.  Moderate to close supervision provided.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Arrives at work on or before scheduled start time daily to check area for proper housekeeping, equipment safeties and safeguards, proper tools and other equipment/supplies, and to ensure that applicable machinery is set-up and functioning properly. Communicates/coordinates with other employees to ensure uninterrupted flow of product. Must be able to keep the Robot running effectively keeping lines from backing up. Must be able to read schedule that is planned for the day. Must be able to identify product discrepancy on product case labels, code dates, lot numbers, and product codes. Must be able to help palletize as needed when Robots go down or machine failures. Change out stretch wrap as needed on the Orion Wrapper machine. Must be able to ensure equipment set up is set for production run:  verify lane adjustments for box dimension, entering the correct unit load to perform palletizing, verify Robot speeds and sensors are working properly, and enter the correct barcode into the cross over to call for products to the correct Robot lanes. Ensure the cases going into robots are in good conditions (if they are crushed or ripped it needs to be pulled off from the conveyor for manual palletizing). Rotate with the other robot operator as needed. Qualified and trained to perform Lock Out Tag Out. Must understand robot settings. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and observe machines and conveyors. Always keep the conveyor full of boxes. Must be able to troubleshoot machinery. Unjam conveyors when boxes aren’t coming down conveyor properly. Be able to lift, push, pull or roll product weighing up to 60 pounds continuously. Wears uniform and personal protective equipment as required and/or provided by the company (e.g., hearing protection, gloves, hair/beard restraint, bump cap, respiratory protection, goggles, etc.); shuts off machinery before clearing jams, ensures equipment lockout procedures is used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment/repair which requires safety guards to be removed or which may expose employees to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts. Completes all company-required paperwork to document periodic quality checks, to account for product produced and to provide other records as required by the company. Read schedule follow product changes to ensure the proper cuts per Customer Specification Communicate all information regarding mechanical issues to Supervisor and maintenance.

Associate will be continuously exposed to temperatures ranging from 20 degrees up to or above 100 degrees. Keeps equipment and area clean during production run; is alert to slip – trip – fall hazards in area, takes any required action to eliminate/minimize the potential for accidents. Communicates regularly with supervision regarding problems and suggestions, reports unsafe conditions immediately. Assists in other phases of production as directed by supervision. Maintain good personal hygiene. Follow all Safety and Food Safety policies/procedures. Follow instructions from Line Lead and all members of Management. Must be pit trained and occasionally preform duties with different pit equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills:

Qualified PIT

Qualified to perform Lock out tag out.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must have sufficient visual acuity to set-up machinery and to monitor machine operation and product flow; must have manual dexterity to move safely in an area of automated equipment; must have manual dexterity to accommodate machine adjustments.

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.