Production Lead (Non Knife) - 1st Shift

Job description

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

The Value   You’ll   Bring

As a   Skilled Knife   team member at Smithfield Foods,   you’ll   play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards   for   safety, quality, and teamwork every day.

You’ll   contribute to a positive work environment, help   maintain   a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering   good food , responsibly.

Your Opportunity 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.

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

- Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What   You’ll   Do

Skilled Knife positions   will work with hand tools, knives,   machinery   and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions   will primarily use straight knive s,   skinning tools,   shaving tools,   hand saws,   powered   whizard   knives   and other various knives .    Thes positions   can be physically demanding ,   require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.   Skilled Knife positions   must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be   required   to work overtime depending on production demands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants must be 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

- 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 / body   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

- 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 .

- Additional   essential functions may   be applicable   to specific jobs.

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.



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.