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Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as General Production team members. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This position contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. The company emphasizes its mission of delivering good food responsibly and offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Must be able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Must be able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Must be able to work with a knife (if trained).
Must be able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Must be able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Must be able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Must be able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to work around strong smells/odors.
Must be able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Must be able to walk long distances.
Reliability.
Attention to detail.
Strong work ethic.
Dedication and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

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 repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Perform single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
Perform lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.30/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.