Utility- 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Utility Worker for its 1st Shift. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient setup, inspection, and operation of equipment and machinery used in meat product processing. The Utility Worker must follow standard operating procedures, complete production-related paperwork, and meet product specifications. This position is physically demanding and requires attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. Team members contribute to a positive work environment, maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure product quality. Smithfield offers industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

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.
Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
Single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

May perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Safe and efficient set up, inspection, and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of meat products.
Following standard operating procedures.
Completing production related paperwork.
Meeting product specifications.
Working with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products.
Supporting coworkers.
Maintaining a safe and efficient production line.
Ensuring products reach families across America.

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $24.85/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management.