Blender - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is a leading American food company, specializing in packaged meats and fresh pork products, and is the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and build lasting careers. Team members receive competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for career growth and professional development. As a General Production team member, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your colleagues. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are vital to maintaining our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain an efficient production line, and ensure our products reach consumers responsibly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Support coworkers in production tasks.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Perform tasks 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 strong 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.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Perform single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
Perform lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.