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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!

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:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $19.85/hr
• $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift position.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

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

Position Summary

Production Utility is responsible for performing all facets of all positions within a specific department. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality and food safety parameters established. This position requires problem solving responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover all department positions in absences
• Responsible for setting up line and equipment
• Follow product specification sheet for instructions
• Accurately fill out all required Food Safety, Quality paperwork and DCS checks
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break).
• Walking long distances, sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Climbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platforms.
• Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads.
• Lifting and lowering objects up to 60 lbs.
• Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
• Frequent contact with animal fats.
• Frequent static and/or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms.
• A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition.
• Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff in English.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position occasionally has supervisory responsibilities when covering for lead’s absence

Qualifications

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.

• Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not required

• Must possess problem solving skills and leadership qualities

• 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.

• Ability to learn multiple positions

• Must meet performance expectations for the position being covered

• Must be mechanically inclined

• Detail oriented

• Must have Mathematic Skills

• Must be able to operate a motortruck and/or forklift

• Must be able to lockout/tag out equipment

• Must have the ability to use computerized equipment

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.

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.