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Smithfield Foods • Des Moines, IA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. 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.
• Willing and able to 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.
• 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/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 in order to operate various pieces of equipment for the position.
• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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