8600 Loader 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Lincoln, NE

69d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Production employees. This position involves handling materials and using hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment to deliver quality food products. The role requires physical stamina and attention to detail, as team members will perform demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment. Employees must be available for scheduled hours, including potential mandatory overtime based on production needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift, bend, reach, push, pull, or roll products weighing up to 30 pounds continuously.
• Capable of working at a moving loading station.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment using PPE.
• Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Load 36 bags of product per minute.
• Perform set up and change seal bars as needed throughout the shift.
• Identify malfunctioning chambers on the 8600 machine.
• Ensure bags are flat and straight over the seal bars to minimize efficiency loss.
• Monitor machine operation and settings, making adjustments as necessary.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform continuous/repetitive movements, including grasping and flexing arms.
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Work in cold (20-40 degrees) and warm (over 100 degrees) environments.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.50/hour.
• $1/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Retirement Benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed