General Production - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Milan, MO

23h•$23•Onsite

About The Position

General 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Reliability
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Dedication
Willingness to learn
Good hand-eye coordination

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks
Support coworkers
Contribute to a positive work environment
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line
Ensure products reach families across America
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
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

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/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
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
Education Reimbursement Program