General Production- 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Harrison, OH

15h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are looking for motivated people who want to join their team and grow lasting and meaningful careers. This role involves stacking pallets of finished product (up to 17lbs) or removing inedible meat and debris from the production floor. These positions work on a refrigerated production floor held at approximately 38F. Additional general labor work may be assigned as needed. The company offers 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.
Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
Dedication and willingness to learn.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work their scheduled shift and potentially overtime.
Ability to perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Ability to perform single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
Ability to use mechanical assistance for lifting.
Ability to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Ability to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Ability to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Ability to work around strong smells/odors.
Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Ability to walk long distances.

Nice To Haves

May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.