Smithfield Foods
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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!
The raw production line Machine Operator performs a variety of functions including but not limited to the operation of high-speed raw equipment, including the grinder and foss machine, and inspection of raw meat product. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established.
Benefits
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.85/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Core Responsibilities
Inspect meat products for defects, identify issues, and take corrective action; record production data.
Perform routine blade checks, which includes taking apart heavy machinery.
Start, stop, and run equipment to process raw meat (includes beef and chicken).
Perform net weight checks.
Follow allergen control procedures.
Perform machine wash between production change-overs and validate proper cleanliness by following specific change-over procedures.
Retools equipment during changeovers.
Follow GMPs & Safety rules and policies.
Participate in job rotation in assigned line to support Packers as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School or an equivalent combination of education preferred; a combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a High School Diploma.
Knowledge and experience in Food Industry is a plus but not necessary.
Previous experience with GMPs and other Food Safety and Quality requirements preferred.
Ability to follow Safety Rules and requirements when working in dangerous areas or with power equipment.
Ability to learn to accurately read and understand batch cards.
Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math equations for precision measurements.
Ability to work from written and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to work with others and as a team.
Ability to learn while training with an experienced Packaging Machine Operator.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Ability to work indoors in a mixing production facility and to be exposed to the smell and dust of different raw spices as these are being blended into commercial formulas.
Packaging high speed production line/equipment. Lift for role of film, pallet jack, laptop and label printer, tools to retool production line during change-overs, personal protective equipment as indicated for each area and product.
Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 10 lbs., and up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to climb stairs occasionally during the shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, reach, kneel, twist frequently during the shift.
Ability to walk frequently within department, and ability to stand during the entire production shift.
Ability to use a utility knife safely that will be provided by the company.
Must have visual acuity to perceive difference in color, and to operate machinery.
EEO/AA Information Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related 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.
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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!
The raw production line Machine Operator performs a variety of functions including but not limited to the operation of high-speed raw equipment, including the grinder and foss machine, and inspection of raw meat product. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established.
Benefits
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.85/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Core Responsibilities
Inspect meat products for defects, identify issues, and take corrective action; record production data.
Perform routine blade checks, which includes taking apart heavy machinery.
Start, stop, and run equipment to process raw meat (includes beef and chicken).
Perform net weight checks.
Follow allergen control procedures.
Perform machine wash between production change-overs and validate proper cleanliness by following specific change-over procedures.
Retools equipment during changeovers.
Follow GMPs & Safety rules and policies.
Participate in job rotation in assigned line to support Packers as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School or an equivalent combination of education preferred; a combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a High School Diploma.
Knowledge and experience in Food Industry is a plus but not necessary.
Previous experience with GMPs and other Food Safety and Quality requirements preferred.
Ability to follow Safety Rules and requirements when working in dangerous areas or with power equipment.
Ability to learn to accurately read and understand batch cards.
Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math equations for precision measurements.
Ability to work from written and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to work with others and as a team.
Ability to learn while training with an experienced Packaging Machine Operator.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Ability to work indoors in a mixing production facility and to be exposed to the smell and dust of different raw spices as these are being blended into commercial formulas.
Packaging high speed production line/equipment. Lift for role of film, pallet jack, laptop and label printer, tools to retool production line during change-overs, personal protective equipment as indicated for each area and product.
Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 10 lbs., and up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to climb stairs occasionally during the shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, reach, kneel, twist frequently during the shift.
Ability to walk frequently within department, and ability to stand during the entire production shift.
Ability to use a utility knife safely that will be provided by the company.
Must have visual acuity to perceive difference in color, and to operate machinery.
EEO/AA Information Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related 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.
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