Tree Pusher - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, seeking motivated individuals to join their team for lasting and meaningful careers. As a General Production team member, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting colleagues. The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to meet daily standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain an efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America, aligning with the company's mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

Requirements

Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic
Able to work scheduled shifts and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands
Must be at least 18 years of age
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
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
Physically demanding work requiring 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

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, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Great benefits packages
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offering tools and resources to enhance quality of life at no additional cost
Be Well programs provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Partnership with GUILD supports continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university