General Laborer III - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, the General Laborer III performs essential production tasks to help deliver safe, high-quality meat products. The role supports coworkers and production operations while contributing to safety, quality, teamwork, and an efficient production line. Employees use hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products for consumers. The work can be physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Employees must work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. All applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to perform continuous and repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the arms.
Must be able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Must be willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Must be able to work with a knife if trained.
Must be able to work in cold areas of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
Must be able to work in wet, humid, and noisy environments, around strong odors, and with sanitation or cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, and use personal protective equipment.
Must be able to climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
May require certification to operate equipment used for the position.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, lifting heavy objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
Must have good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks, including processing meat products using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
Support coworkers and help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Follow oral and written instructions and meet production safety and quality standards.
Work the scheduled shift and overtime when required by production demands.
Perform other duties as assigned.