Dry Room Technician I- 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking a General Production team member who will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This role contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. The dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference to the team and the company's mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Willing and able to work with a knife (if trained).
• Willing and able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Willing and able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Willing and able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Willing and able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willing and able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Willing and able to work around strong smells/odors.
• Willing and able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Willing and able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Willing and able to walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform essential production tasks.
• Support coworkers.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure products reach families across America.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay - $24.85/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Tuition assistance
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life

What This Job Offers

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