General Production - 2nd Shift ($1.00/hr Shift Differential)

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

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

  • All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Production employees will work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
  • These positions can be physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
  • Production team members must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
  • 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
  • May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
  • This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
  • 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.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.35/hour
  • $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
  • 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
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