General Laborer - Manufacturing - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 28,309,680 - 33,751,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefits for eligible team members

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Saint James is looking for General Production employees to process meat products using hand tools and machinery. The role requires standing for long shifts and performing physically demanding tasks involving heavy lifting and adherence to safety protocols.

Applicants must be 18 years or older and able to work in varying temperatures. Competitive hourly pay of $20.55 and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physically capable of standing for 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Process meat products using hand tools and machinery.
• Perform tasks involving continuous/repetitive movements.
• Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to work in various temperatures

Job description

Your Opportunity

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $20.55/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

Walk-In Hiring Hours

Join us in person - no appointment needed.

• Mondays: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

What You'll Do

General Production employees will work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions can be physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Production team members must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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 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 (approx. 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
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
• 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.

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.