Comber / Heavy Lifting

Smithfield Foods • Cudahy, WI

6d

About The Position

The Comber performs production tasks involving pumped bellies, combs, and a hook conveyor. The role includes marking lots, monitoring pickle delivery and tank levels, and hanging bellies according to the tree layout specification. Other duties may be assigned by the Crew Leader or Supervisor.

The position is primarily in a plant environment, with wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and loud production-area noise. Hearing protection is required at all times. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Required safety equipment includes a bump cap, hair/beard net, eye protection or goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, wire mesh face shield, and safety shoes. Training in proper lifting and PPE is required.

Starting pay is $23.78 per hour. Team members are eligible for comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit subject to eligibility requirements. Smithfield also offers career growth and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Proper lifting and PPE training/competency is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick up a comb and impale the flank end of a pumped belly, pressing down on the comb.
• Pick up the belly and comb and hang them on the hook conveyor.
• Place lot-marking tickets on the first and last four bellies of each lot.
• Ensure the pump is delivering pickle at all times.
• Maintain the pickle level in the pump tank.
• Hang bellies to match the tree layout specification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $23.78 per hour.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefit for full- and part-time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed