General Production

Company: Smithfield
Location: Denison
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

US-IA-DenisonJoin the Smithfield Family!JOIN US FOR WALK IN WEDNESDAYS!Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMA great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and hog producer, we're a $16-billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees worldwide. 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:General Production $19.00 Hourly Starting PayComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreIn addition, we offer opportunites for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.Upon successful completion your first 90-days of employment with us, you'll be eligible to select either a:$175.00 gift card to Best Buy or Apple$150.00 gift card to Walmart or AmazonJoin our family today. Apply Now!Production employees at Smithfield handle materials and use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment to help deliver good food responsibly to America's dinner table. Production team members at Smithfield perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, strength and stamina. Team members must be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.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 instructionsPerform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending armsStand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shiftWork around animal blood and/or carcass partsWork with a knife (if trained)Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/orwarm areas (over 100 degrees)Work in an environment that is wet and humidWork while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoesWork in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicalsWork around strong smells/odorsClimb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platformsBend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shiftWalk long distancesThis 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.To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visitsmithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.PEOPLE MATTERMore than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.GROWTH & DEVELOPMENTWorking at Smithfield isn't just a job - it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.BENEFITSOur people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGESustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.Headquartered inSmithfield, 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.Smithfieldboasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such asSmithfield -, Eckrich -and Nathan's Famous -, among many others. For more information, visitwww.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.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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