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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!
Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Core Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:
Operate hand,legor foot activated valve to stuff sausage into casings or molds.
Position on sticks and hangproductto trees or trucks.
Check and set proper stuffer controls. Select and position proper stuffing horn.
Soak and untie bundles of casings when necessary.
Servicestuffersby bringingvatsof meat to stufferto dumpers and unloadingmeat into stuffer.
Place casings on horns of stuffers.
Operate stuffing machine, hang product, servicestuffers, clean buckets, all part of rotation of jobs.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamicenvironment.
Ability to be respectful,approachableandteam orientedwhile building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Tools & Equipment
Stuffing machine, hand dolly,bucketsand electric dolly.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee shouldpossessto successfully perform the essential functions of this jobThe work environment characteristics described here are representativeof those an employee mayencounterwhile performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The majority ofthe time is spent intheplant environmentandwill include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Noise levelisloud in the productionareaand hearing protection is alwaysrequired
Must be able tolift upto70lbs.
Must be able to climb on top of stuffer with use of steps and an open bucket of meat.
Must be able to push loadedtrees of sausageweighing about 900lbs on rail system.
Safety Equipment/Training Requirement
Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection,apronandsafety shoes
Mandatory Training/Competency to be Earned:
Proper lifting, Lock/Tag/Try Authorized, PIT, Elevatorand PPE
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.
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Relocation Package Available
No
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.
