Pump and Press - 2nd Shift

Smithfield FoodsSioux Center, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is a leading American food company, the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and build lasting careers. We offer industry-leading wages and comprehensive benefits packages, including competitive starting pay, a shift differential for second shift, and robust health and retirement benefits. Our culture is grounded in Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. We are dedicated to sustainably feeding people around the world by producing good food the right way, with respect for our people, animals, communities, and planet.

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

  • Reliability
  • Attention to detail
  • 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 2nd shift
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • 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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