Aitch Bone Whizard Knife 850

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As a company committed to sustainably feeding the world, Smithfield offers opportunities for growth, learning, and innovation, grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability. They are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, looking for people who want to grow with them.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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.
Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Work in an environment that is wet and humid.
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.
Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work scheduled shift and potentially overtime.
May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with powered whizard knives.

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks to deliver safe, high-quality food.
Support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.
Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Work with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products.
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
Shift Differential of $0.25/hour 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
Professional development
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance for English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children