Line Worker - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Kansas City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
• Dedication and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform essential production tasks and supporting coworkers.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure our 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 for the position.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.80/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 and professional development

What This Job Offers

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