General Labor II - 1st Shift Plates

Smithfield FoodsOrange City, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is a leading global food company, the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and build lasting careers. We offer industry-leading wages and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our culture is grounded in Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, fostering a commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Perform tasks 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.
  • May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment for the position.
  • Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
  • Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

  • Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
  • Support coworkers and 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

  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.25/hour
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
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