General Labor II - 1st Shift Plates

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as General Production team members. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food products by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in core values, learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth and impact. Smithfield is the world's largest pork processor and a leading hog producer in the United States.

Requirements

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.
Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
Dedication and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

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.
Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
May perform other duties as assigned.