Cook Assistant - LG Pots - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

12d

About The Position

The Cook Assistant works in food production at Smithfield Foods, supporting the processing of meat products and helping deliver safe, high-quality food. The posting describes the position under Machine Operator duties: working with meat cutting and packaging machines and other equipment, including computerized equipment, in a physically demanding production environment. Team members help maintain a safe and efficient production line, meet safety and quality standards, and support coworkers. The role requires attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, reliability, and the ability to work the scheduled shift; overtime may be required depending on production demands. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
Stand on concrete 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 of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
Work in wet and humid conditions, noisy environments, and around strong smells or odors.
Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes; use personal protective equipment as required.
Work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
Climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
Some positions may require certification to operate equipment.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifts up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
The job is physically demanding and may require use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.

Responsibilities

Work with meat cutting and packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for consumers.
Support a safe and efficient production line and help meet food safety and quality standards.
Follow oral and written instructions and work collaboratively with coworkers.
Work the scheduled shift; overtime may be required based on production demands.
Perform other duties as assigned.