General Production - 2nd shift

Smithfield Foods•Middlesboro, KY

2d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is a company that is 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.
Able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Able to work with a knife (if trained).
Able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Able to work around strong smells/odors.
Able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Able to walk long distances.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

Handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment to help deliver good food responsibly to America’s dinner table.
Perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, strength and stamina.
Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.