Product Development Assistant

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking candidates for a hands-on pilot plant role in Smithfield, VA. You'll help make and prepare meat product samples, keep the work area clean and safe, and record basic production data.

You will assist with product testing and collaborate with team members to support daily operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in MS Office, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with no assistance.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and achieve effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Acts with a sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines; self-directed.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Product Samples: Help make and prepare meat product samples for customers to review. Follow instructions to ensure samples are made correctly and meet quality expectations.
• Maintain a Clean and Safe Work Area: Keep the pilot plant and work areas clean, organized, and safe. Assist with preparing the facility for visitors and tours.
• Complete Required Records: Fill out and maintain basic production and quality records accurately.
• Support Testing and Team Activities: Assist with product testing and share information with team members. Work closely with others to support daily pilot plant operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The below 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.

• Prepare Product Samples: Help make and prepare meat product samples for customers to review. Follow instructions to ensure samples are made correctly and meet quality expectations.
• Maintain a Clean and Safe Work Area: Keep the pilot plant and work areas clean, organized, and safe. Assist with preparing the facility for visitors and tours.
• Complete Required Records: Fill out and maintain basic production and quality records accurately.
• Support Testing and Team Activities: Assist with product testing and share information with team members. Work closely with others to support daily pilot plant operations.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING

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 Diploma (GED) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with no assistance.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and achieve effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Acts with a sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines; self-directed.
• 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

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.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; sit; walk; use hands handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear

The expected pay range for this position is $14.42 - $24.04 per hour.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package Available

No

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