Ends and Pieces Screener / Heavy Lifting

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is hiring team members for production roles with starting pay around $22.91/hour. The position involves screening product, sorting into combos, and moving materials with a hand push cart.

Training others and strict safety protocols are part of daily duties in a fast-paced plant environment. We offer comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and an education benefit for full- and part-time team members who meet eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Respectful, approachable and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Screens and inspects product for paper and foreign material.
• Collects edible totes and sorts product into combos.
• Differentiates product into separate combos.
• Operates hand push cart between stations.
• Provides training to others as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

PCI PPE

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 - $22.91/hour
• 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

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Screens and inspects product for paper, foreign material, etc., after emptying product onto table.
• Collects edible totes from each line to sift product specific combos.
• Differentiates product into separate combos.
• Uses hand push cart from station to station.
• Provides training to others as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

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 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

• PCI PPE, push cart, safety knife and any additional tools as deemed necessary by the Operations team.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 50lbs.

Safety Equipment/Training Requirement

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, PCI PPE required.

Mandatory Training/Competency To Be Earned

• Proper lifting, PPE and GMP.

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.

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.