2nd Shift Comber - Heavy Lifting

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay $23.78/hour

Shift differential $1.00/hour (2nd)

Health Insurance & Retirement Benefits

Education benefit available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is hiring for production team members. The position offers an hourly starting pay of $23.78 with a $1.00/hour shift differential for second shift, plus comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits and more.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and the role involves working in a plant environment with PPE and safety requirements. Core duties include processing belly, maintaining pump and pickle levels, ensuring proper lot tickets, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Pick up comb and impale flank end of pumped belly, pressing down on comb.
• Pick up belly and comb and hang on hook conveyor.
• Place lot marking tickets on first and last four bellies of each lot.
• Make sure pump is delivering pickle at all times.
• Maintain pickle level in pump tank.
• Hanging bellies to match tree layout spec.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Combs and aprons

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $23.78/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pick up comb and impale flank end of pumped belly, pressing down on comb.
• Pick up belly and comb and hang on hook conveyor.
• Place lot marking tickets on first and last four bellies of each lot.
• Make sure pump is delivering pickle at all times.
• Maintain pickle level in pump tank.
• Hanging bellies to match tree layout spec.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Combs and aprons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and 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 is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, wire mesh face shield and safety shoes

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:

• Proper lifting and PPE

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EEO 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.

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.