Utility - Grade 3

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

2d•$20

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. 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. Apply Now! 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. Production Utility is responsible for performing all facets of all positions within a specific department. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality and food safety parameters established. This position requires problem solving responsibilities. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.30/hour Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Production Utility is responsible for performing all facets of all positions within a specific department. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality and food safety parameters established. This position requires problem solving responsibilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
Ability to learn multiple positions.
Must meet performance expectations for the position being covered.
Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)
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.
Must be detail oriented.
Must have the ability to use computerized equipment.
Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not required.
Must possess problem solving skills and leadership qualities.
Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.

Responsibilities

Covers positions in absences.
Entails setting up line and equipment.
Follows product specification sheet for instructions.
Accurately fills out all required Food Safety, Quality paperwork and DCS checks.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
opportunities for career growth and professional development
robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
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 designed to help you reach your full potential
partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs
leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent
apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.