Utility- 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Nashville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Utility team member to join their team. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient set up, inspection, and operation of equipment/machinery used in meat product processing. The team member will also be responsible for following standard operating procedures, completing production-related paperwork, and meeting product specifications. Smithfield offers industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

• 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 (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 for the consumer.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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