Shoulder Trimmer

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As a Skilled Knife team member, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will contribute to meeting standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will help maintain a safe and efficient production line and ensure products reach families across America. This role is physically demanding and requires good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. The position involves working with hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products, primarily using straight knives, skinning tools, shaving tools, hand saws, and powered whizard knives. Scheduled shifts are required, and overtime may be necessary based on production demands. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Ability to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Ability to work with a knife.
Ability to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Ability to work in a wet and humid environment.
Ability to wear a hard hat, hearing/eye/body protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Ability to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Ability to work around strong smells/odors.
Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Ability to walk long distances.
Reliability.
Attention to detail.
Strong work ethic.
Dedication and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Responsibilities

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.
Work with hand tools, knives, and machinery to process meat products.
Primarily use straight knives, skinning tools, shaving tools, hand saws, and powered whizard knives.
Perform tasks 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.
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/body 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.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $20.30/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
Professional development
Comprehensive training programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance quality of life