General Production - 2nd shift

Smithfield FoodsClinton, NC
Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages. We offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Production employees at Smithfield handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment to help deliver good food responsibly to America’s dinner table. Production team members at Smithfield perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, strength and stamina. Team members must be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.

Requirements

  • All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Willing and able to 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.
  • 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

  • Handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment.
  • Perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, strength and stamina.
  • Work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.

Benefits

  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $18.70/hour
  • $1.00/hr. Shift Differential for 2nd shift
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Comprehensive training and 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
  • Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program
  • Relocation Package Available

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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