Defat Outsides - Whizard Knife - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! The Value You’ll Bring As a Skilled Knife team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly. Your Opportunity A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.

Requirements

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must be willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Must be willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Must be willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Must be willing and able to work with a knife.
Must be willing and able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Must be willing and able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Must be willing and able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye/body protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Must be willing and able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be willing and able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Must be willing and able to work around strong smells/odors.
Must be willing and able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Must be willing and able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Must be willing and able to walk long distances.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

Reliability
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Willingness to learn
Good hand-eye coordination

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks and supporting coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure our products reach families across America.
Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Primarily use straight knives, skinning tools, shaving tools, hand saws, powered whizard knives and other various knives.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $20.30/hour
$0.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Comprehensive training and professional development 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 your quality of life