Lead, Unloading/Tattoo

Smithfield Foods•Milan, MO

5d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees, recognized as the world's largest pork processor and the largest hog producer in the United States. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and build lasting careers. This role is crucial in our operations, ensuring the efficient and safe handling of livestock. We offer industry-leading wages, starting at $26.55/hour, with a $0.25/hour shift differential for the second shift. Team members are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. Additionally, an education benefit is available to eligible full-time and part-time employees. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

Strong Verbal Skills necessary
Must have good attendance
Must be able to physically stand on concrete all day
Must be able to follow directions and work in a group-team environment
Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break).
Walking long distances sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
Climbing or moving on ladders, steps, stairwells, walkways, and platforms.
Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads.
Lifting and lowering of objects up to 60 lbs.
Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
Working in cold environment 20-45 deg F, hot environment exceeding 100 deg F and frequent contact with animal fats.
Wearing, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
Using, cleaning, maintaining, and safe handling of sharp cutting tools.
Frequent static and /or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks.
A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition.
Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools and equipment, electrical devices, controls, and motorized vehicles.
Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.

Nice To Haves

Relocation Package Available

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of skills such as assigns, schedules, organizes production crews.
Performs training as needed.
Identifies and develops, independently or in coordination with management to problem solving; receives general direction from Production Manager; oversees all production functions.
Performs work and ensures the work of others is performed in accordance with GMPs, Quality and Safety practices and proper work methods or procedures.
Assist supervisor with production personnel
Executes daily production schedule
Reviews, evaluates and disciplines employees as necessary
Provides advice on production projects
Interpret and explain standards
Makes corrections
Takes and recommends alternative courses of action.
Has daily communication with Production Manager
Unload Hog trucks
Be able to work in extreme climate conditions
Sort & Pen Livestock
Tattoo Hogs
Wash Pens and Alleyways
Verify truck drivers are TQA Certified
Follow unloading procedures
Check all paperwork for accuracy and enter on computer
Pigs must be accounted for and taken care of
Must follow all Animal Welfare and handling protocols and audit one another
Keep area clean and watch out for each other
Follow all GMP's, SOP's, and Safety Procedures
Operate a Bobcat
Push/Pull/Lift > 50lbs
Must be able to physically stand on concrete all day
Must be able to follow directions and work in a group-team environment
Strong Verbal Skills necessary
Must have good attendance
Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $26.55/hour
$0.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program