Job description
Job Locations: US-IA-Des Moines 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 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:
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. Core Responsibilities:
About Smithfield Foods:
Join the Smithfield Family!
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 - $19.00 - 20.05/hour depending on relevant experience
- $.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
- Collect and file production paperwork for QA department auditing purposes
- Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications
- Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner.
- Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines
- Calibration of thermometers
- Record temperatures of outbound loads
- Gather composite samples when necessary
- Prepare samples for shipments to customers
- Manage sample submission to outside labs
- Cross train w/ lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required
- Performs self quality audits within the plant
- Supports IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes
- Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager.
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
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- 1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.
- Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The plant environment will 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 level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
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Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
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Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- Exposure to wet conditions
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, grasp with both hands, or feel; substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; reaching and pulling with hands and arms.
- Prolonged standing or sitting - Occasional walking is required for short distances.
- Ability to consistently move/drag/lift up to 60 lbs frozen raw materials on a regular basis.
- Ability to consistently move/drag 100-150 plastic totes.
- Frequent stretching out of arms and use of upper body.
- Occasional turning and twisting at the waist.
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
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:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's 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 our 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 communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's 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, 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.
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