Tipper Tie Operator - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education Benefits

Shift differential

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Lincoln, Nebraska is hiring General Production team members to help deliver safe, high-quality meat products. You will perform essential production tasks on the line, use hand tools and machinery, and support coworkers to meet safety and quality standards.

Starting hourly pay is $22.90 with a $1.00/hour shift differential for second shift. Full- and part-time team members may be eligible for comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and education benefits as

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing for long periods and lifting.
• Willing to work with knives, machinery, and sanitation chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks on the line to process meat products for the consumer.
• Operate hand tools and machinery; monitor equipment and maintain product quality and safety.

Job description

Your Opportunity

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.90/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

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

The ValueYou'llBring

As a GeneralProductionteam member at Smithfield Foods,you'llplay a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standardsforsafety, quality, and teamwork every day.

You'llcontribute to a positive work environment, helpmaintaina safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference-both to your team and to our mission of deliveringgood food, responsibly.

WhatYou'llDo

GeneralProduction employees will work with hand tools, knives,machineryand 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 maybe requiredto 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 abilityrequired.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:

• Employees arrive at work on time and review the daily schedule.
• Qualified and trained to perform Lock Out Tag Out on the tipper ties and the Ruckers.
• Operator must be able to load netting on horns for tipper ties, must be able to lift 75 pounds occasionally.
• Able to perform setup of the tipper ties and Ruckers.
• Required to be able to load 8 hams per minute, per tipper tie.
• Monitors machine operation and settings; trouble shoot malfunctions with machine; contacts supervisor to resolve difficulties beyond what incumbent is trained/authorized to handle.
• 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/orwarm 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.

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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.