Job description
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 a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.05/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition. assistance.
Core Responsibilities:
- Must have a minimum of 6 months forklift experience.
- Warehouse experience preferred.
- Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break). Many jobs have fixed workstation locations and are conveyor line paced..
- Walking long distances sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
- Climbing or moving on ladders, steps, stairwells, walkways, and platforms.
- Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads. Lifting and lowering of objects up to 60 lbs. Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
- Working in cold environment 20-45 deg F, hot environment exceeding 100 deg F and frequent contact with animal fats.
- Wearing, using and maintaining personal protective equipment. Using, cleaning, maintaining, and safe handling of sharp cutting tools.
- Frequent static and /or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks. A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition.
- Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools and equipment, electrical devices, controls, and motorized vehicles.
- Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.
- Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
Poturas Essenciales del Trabajo, Movimientos, Alzando, y Cargando
Posición continua en una ubicación por períodos largos (hasta 2-3 horas antes de interrupción). Muchos trabajos han fijado las ubicaciones del trabajo y son lineas a paso de bandas o conveyor.- Caminando distancias largas a veces en superficies mojadas, disparejas, y resvaladizas.
- Subir o moverse en escaleras, escalones, senderos, y en plataformas.
- Llevar, levantar, bajar, empujar y halar objetos o cargas pesadas y/o difíciles. Levantar y bajar objetos hasta 60 libras de peso. Empujar o halar carritos pesados de ruedas, cajones, o contenedores de transporte.
- Trabajar en un ambiente frío 20-45 grados F, o trabajar en ambiente caluroso excediendose 100 grados F y frecuente contacto con grasa de animales.
- Llevando, usando y manteniendo el equipo protector personal. Usar, limpiar, mantener, y el manejo seguro de herramientas cortantes agudas.
- Postura constante y difícil con flexion de cuello y espina dorsal mientras agarra, pellizca, hala, levantar, extiende, doblar las manos y los brazos para realizar las tareas. Variedad de movimientos de brazo y mano son requeridos al aplicar fuerza, movimiento y repetición.
- Usar y mantener una variedad de cuchillos, herramientas manuales, herramientas y equipos electricos, controles, y vehículos motorizados.
- Ser capaz de entender y seguir instrucciónes orales y escritas de los supervisores y personal designado.
- Funciones adicionales pueden ser aplicables a trabajos especificos
Responsabilidades Claves :
- Competente y confiable para obedecer con los programas federales de inspección y seguridad de la compañía y normas de salud.
- Mantener una asistencia regular y confiable
- Estar disponible para trabajar las horas que le sean programadas, que puedieran incluir horas extras de acuerdo a la demanda de produccion.
Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
Careers and Benefits:
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
About Smithfield Foods:
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