Inspect and Trim CT Butts

Smithfield FoodsDes Moines, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As a General Laborer FSQA team member, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your colleagues. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are vital for meeting daily standards in safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain an efficient production line, and ensure products reach consumers responsibly.

Requirements

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

  • Ensure products meet quality requirements for the consumer using hand tools, knives, measurement tools, and electronic handheld devices.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
  • Ensure our products reach families across America.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading wages
  • Competitive Starting Pay – $20.30/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
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