Slicing Technician

Smithfield Foods • Omaha, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Slicing Technician to join their team. This role is crucial in producing safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This position contributes to a positive work environment, maintains a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. The Slicing Technician will work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer, requiring technical knowledge of computerized equipment. These positions are physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Machine Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Requirements

• 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 (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.
• Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work scheduled shift and potentially overtime.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure products reach families across America.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.25/hour
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed