Harvest - Operator/Loader
About The Position
A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're 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: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Job Description General Plant Labor Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc. Shovel and clean up spills in the plant Keep barrels emptied of trash and product Clean equipment from top to bottom Help unstop screw conveyors Cut plastic and product off of screw Keep Floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains Expected to perform other duties as assigned Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage
Requirements
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to climb stairs and silos
- Ability to stand for entire shift
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred
- Knowledge of mechanical rendering and or process equipmentGood mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment
- Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations
Responsibilities
- General Plant Labor
- Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc.
- Shovel and clean up spills in the plant
- Keep barrels emptied of trash and product
- Clean equipment from top to bottom
- Help unstop screw conveyors
- Cut plastic and product off of screw
- Keep Floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains
- Expected to perform other duties as assigned
- Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
- Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
