General Production- 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Harrison, OH

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking dedicated individuals to join our production team. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

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
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
• Reliability
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Dedication
• Willingness to learn
• Good hand-eye coordination

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Styling trays of sausage on a fast production line
• Stacking pallets of finished product cases on a fast production line
• Being a janitor on a production line
• Performing essential production tasks
• Supporting coworkers
• Maintaining a safe and efficient production line
• Working with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer
• May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $18.35/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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