Packer - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Center, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team for a great job and a great future. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. Team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages, including competitive starting pay, a shift differential for 2nd shift, comprehensive health insurance, and retirement benefits. Opportunities for career growth and professional development are also provided.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Able to work with a knife (if trained).
Able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Able to work around strong smells/odors.
Able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Able to walk long distances.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
Work their scheduled shift.
May be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Nice To Haves

Reliability
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Dedication
Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Perform other duties as assigned.