Labeler/Inspector - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Lincoln, NE

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking General Production team members who will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This role contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. Dedication and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role and to support Smithfield's mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift, push, reach, bend, pull or roll product weighing up to 30 pounds continuously.
• 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

• Label and inspect 18 Portion packages, 15 Whole hams or 36 by-product packages per minute.
• Lift, push, reach, bend, pull or roll product weighing up to 30 pounds continuously.
• Perform set up and change rolls of labels on label machines.
• Identify product non-conformances and grade out accordingly.
• Qualify through training to pre-price product following pre-price procedures.
• Weigh product on scales per product specification.
• Monitor machine operation and settings, make appropriate adjustments to ensure standards set by management are adhered to and to minimize/eliminate waste; contact supervisor to resolve difficulties beyond what incumbent is trained/authorized to handle.
• Perform task with product on a moving conveyor.
• 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 perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $21.25/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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