General Production- 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Denison, IA

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About The Position

General Production team members at Smithfield Foods perform essential production tasks to process meat products for consumers and support coworkers. They help maintain a safe, efficient production line and meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. The work involves hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment and can be physically demanding. Team members must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime based on production demands. Additional essential functions may apply to specific jobs, and other duties may be assigned.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable. The role may involve repetitive movements, prolonged standing, exposure to animal blood or carcass parts, varying temperatures, wet and humid conditions, noise, strong odors, and sanitation chemicals. Employees must use required personal protective equipment. Some positions may require certification to operate equipment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the 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 of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
• Work in wet and humid conditions and in a noisy environment.
• Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals and around strong smells or odors.
• Climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
• Some positions may require certification to operate equipment.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, lifting heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• Physically demanding work may require use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
• Support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line and meet safety and quality standards.
• Work the scheduled shift and, when required by production demands, overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $23.60 per hour.
• $0.50 per hour shift differential.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Education benefit for full-time and part-time team members who meet eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed