General Laborer - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Omaha, NE

3d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a General Laborer for its 3rd shift operations. This role involves handling materials and using various tools and machinery to produce food products. The position is physically demanding and requires attention to detail, strength, and stamina. Team members must be available for scheduled hours, including potential mandatory overtime. Smithfield offers industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Willing and able to work with a knife (if trained).
Willing and able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Willing and able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Willing and able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Willing and able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Willing and able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Willing and able to work around strong smells/odors.
Willing and able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Willing and able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Willing and able to walk long distances.
Ability to perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Ability to perform single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
Ability to lift objects using mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

Handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment to help deliver good food responsibly.
Perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, strength and stamina.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Stand 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.
Wear 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.
Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Perform single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
Lift objects using mechanical assistance.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $19.50/hour
$0.75/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions
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 programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
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