General Production
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Kinston
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Your Opportunity 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. Current opportunities
include positions in General Production, Maintenance Mechanics,
Quality Assurance and Food Safety. Our team members receive
industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits
packages: General Production Competitive Starting Pay Comprehensive
Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More In addition, we
offer opportunities for career growth, professional development,
and tuition assistance. Core ResponsibilitiesProduction 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.
QualificationsTo 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
instructions Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive
movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and
extending arms Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a
12-hour shift Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts Work
with a knife (if trained) Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40
degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees) Work in an
environment that is wet and humid Work while wearing a hard hat,
hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes Work in a noisy
environment using personal protective equipment (PPE) Work with
sanitation/cleaning chemicals Work around strong smells/odors
Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire
shift Walk long distances This 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. Career BenefitsTo learn more about Smithfield's
benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.Why Work at
Smithfield Foods? We are committed to meeting our employees' needs,
addressing their concerns and helping them enjoy rewarding careers
with our company. PEOPLE MATTERWith more than 60,000 jobs globally,
our employees 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.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 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 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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