Pump and Press - 3rd Shift

Smithfield FoodsSioux Center, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is the world's largest pork processor and the largest hog producer in the United States. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and build lasting careers. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages, including competitive starting pay, a shift differential for 3rd shift, comprehensive health insurance, and retirement benefits. We also offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Perform a task 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 required 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Good hand-eye coordination.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Reliability.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
  • Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers.
  • 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 – $21.70/hour
  • $1.00/hour shift differential for 3rd shift
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Professional development
  • Relocation Package Available
  • Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
  • Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
  • Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
  • Comprehensive training and professional development programs
  • LinkedIn Learning access
  • Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
  • Leadership development initiatives
  • Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
  • Education Reimbursement Program
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