Job Locations: US-IA-Sioux Center Your Opportunity: $2000 HIRING BONUS AND NOW HIGHER STARTING WAGEResponsible for the day-to-day production duties as assigned.
Responsible for adhering to all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), SSOPs (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures), in addition to all other food safety/quality assurance audits to meet government/third-party auditors, and company regulations.
Production employees are routinely required to perform a variety of tasks that require manual material handling and the use of hand tools, machinery, and equipment.
This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
Good hand-eye coordination and upper extremity motor skills are essential for most job tasks.
Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.
Core Responsibilities: Essential Work Postures, Movements, Lifting, and CarryingContinuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break).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 environments 20-45 deg F, hot environment 80-110 deg F.Wearing, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.Pull raw pork bellies out of combos and place them into the pump.Inspect each belly coming out of the combos to ensure the bellies are within spec.Hook bellies using correct technique to get the optimum yield.Hang bellies into meat tree using correct technique to ensure the product does not touch the floor and cause cross contamination.Push meat tree into smokehouse.
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.Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.Other duties as assigned.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.
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.Competent and trustworthy to comply withfederal 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.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to regularly lift 20lbs.
to shoulder height.Must be able to stand, twist and bend on hard floors for long periods of time.Must be able to lift at least 60 lbs.
and be capable of repetitive motions.Must be able to rotate through all positions.Cold temperatures between 20-45 degrees F and hot temperatures between 80-110 degrees F.Ability to work in close spaces.Fast-paced environment.
Careers and Benefits: To learn more about Smithfields benefits, visitsmithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits About Smithfield Foods: Headquartered in Smithfield, Va.
since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc.
is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach.
Our 43,000 U.S.
team members and 16,000 European employees are dedicated to producing Good food.
Responsibly.
and have made us one of the worlds leading vertically integrated protein companies.
We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S.
company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S.
value chain by 2030.
We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need.
Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathans Famous, among many others.
For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA 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, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status or status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.