General Labor - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Center, IA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, Smithfield offers opportunities for growth, professional development, and a culture grounded in core values. Team members receive industry-leading wages and benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, flexing, and extending arms.
Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Ability to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Ability to work with a knife (if trained).
Ability to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Ability to work in a wet and humid environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Ability to work in a noisy environment.
Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Ability to work around strong smells/odors.
Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Ability to walk long distances.
Reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
Willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

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

Perform essential production tasks using hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products.
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.