Load and Makeup Boxes

Smithfield Foods • Des Moines, IA

380d • $41,704 - $41,704

About The Position

The Load and Makeup Boxes position at Smithfield Foods involves handling materials and using various tools and machinery to support the production of packaged meats and fresh pork products. This role is physically demanding and requires attention to detail, strength, and stamina, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Capability to perform continuous/repetitive movements, including grasping and flexing arms.
• Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Willingness to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Ability to work in cold (20-40 degrees) and warm (over 100 degrees) environments.
• Experience working with knives (if trained) and sanitation/cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment in production.
• Perform physically demanding work requiring good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime depending on production demands.
• Follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards while working in a noisy and potentially hazardous environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Education benefits available from the first day of employment
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed