Cook Assistant - Small Pots - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is a leading global food company, the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and build lasting careers. We offer industry-leading wages and comprehensive benefits, including competitive starting pay of $22.15/hour, health insurance, and retirement benefits. We also provide opportunities for career growth and professional development. As a Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in producing safe, high-quality food by operating meat processing and packaging machinery. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are essential for maintaining our standards in safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, ensure an efficient production line, and help deliver our products to consumers nationwide. Your dedication and willingness to learn are vital to our mission of delivering good food responsibly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work scheduled shifts.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products.
Perform essential production tasks.
Support coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Operate and maintain computerized equipment.
Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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 a wet and humid environment.
Wear 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 to operate various pieces of equipment.
Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Perform single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
Lift objects using mechanical assistance.
May perform other duties as assigned.