Hand Stuffer - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • St Charles, IL

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About The Position

As a General Production team member at Smithfield Foods, the Hand Stuffer helps process meat products for consumers and supports coworkers in delivering safe, high-quality food. The role involves using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment. It requires reliability, attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and a strong work ethic to support safety, quality, teamwork, and an efficient production line. Employees must work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Additional essential functions may apply to specific jobs, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the 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 of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
• Able to work in wet, humid, and noisy environments and around strong odors and sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Able to wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Able to climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
• May need certification to operate equipment required for the position.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifting of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products using hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment.
• Support coworkers and help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Follow oral and written instructions and meet production safety and quality standards.
• Work scheduled shifts and, depending on production demands, overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $22.50 per hour.
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for second- and third-shift positions.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Education benefit for full-time and part-time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed