Crew Leader

Smithfield Foods•Kinston, NC

8d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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 benefit packages Hourly compensation starting at $23.70/hour $1.00/ hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and more In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Core Responsibilities Production employees at Smithfield handle materials and use hand tools, machinery and equipment to help deliver good food responsibility to American’s dinner table. Team members must be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending on production demands. Ensure the crew has needed materials and supplies. Produce product suitable for shipping. Fill in as needed if there is an absent. Completes paperwork / reports and ensures correctness (GMP, SSOP, ETC). Maintains a clean work area. Communicates with maintenance and help when machine is down. Lock, tag, try qualified. Read and understand product descriptions. Consistently meet established company production and service level standards. Utilize good housekeeping processes. Utilize effective food safety measures and adhere to GMP’s. Utilize operational processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste. Inform supervisor of any differences in product quality. On Sanitation nights, use chemicals and tools to effectively clean and sanitize equipment following SSOP’s Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions . This position requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English. English is needed to carry out the following tasks: (1) read and understand procedure manuals, signs and box labels; (2) work with warehouse computer systems; (3) complete written documents relating to company procedures; and (4) communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors about day-to-day operations. Previous experience in food production/packaging is highly preferred. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally during shift. Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and company service levels. Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Understand and follow oral and written instructions Perform a task 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 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions .
This position requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English. English is needed to carry out the following tasks: (1) read and understand procedure manuals, signs and box labels; (2) work with warehouse computer systems; (3) complete written documents relating to company procedures; and (4) communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors about day-to-day operations.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally during shift.
Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and company service levels.
Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Perform a task 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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food production/packaging is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the crew has needed materials and supplies.
Produce product suitable for shipping.
Fill in as needed if there is an absent.
Completes paperwork / reports and ensures correctness (GMP, SSOP, ETC).
Maintains a clean work area.
Communicates with maintenance and help when machine is down.
Lock, tag, try qualified.
Read and understand product descriptions.
Consistently meet established company production and service level standards.
Utilize good housekeeping processes.
Utilize effective food safety measures and adhere to GMP’s.
Utilize operational processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste.
Inform supervisor of any differences in product quality.
On Sanitation nights, use chemicals and tools to effectively clean and sanitize equipment following SSOP’s