Lead Person - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Omaha, NE

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking Production Leads to join their team. This role involves performing essential production tasks, supporting coworkers, and contributing to a positive work environment. The Production Lead will help maintain a safe and efficient production line and ensure product quality. This position is physically demanding and requires attention to detail and a strong work ethic. The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability, feeding people globally, and operating with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet. Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth and development, grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• 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 required for the position.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Reliability
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Dedication
• Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Perform essential production tasks.
• Support coworkers.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure product quality.
• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products.
• Support the management team by understanding the full operations of the line.
• Support training and development of production employees.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.00/hour
• $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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