Utility- 1st & 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health insurance

Education benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a General Production team member in Nashville to set up, inspect, and operate processing equipment. You’ll follow SOPs, complete production paperwork, and ensure products meet specifications while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient line.

Strong reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential as you contribute to high-quality, safe food for families. The role requires flexibility for six-day workweeks and exposure to varied temperatures and

Qualifications

• Reliable and detail-oriented teammate able to follow SOPs.
• Capable of working six days per week as required.
• Willing to work in varied temperatures and physical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, inspect, and operate equipment for meat processing according to SOPs.
• Complete production paperwork and ensure product specs are met.
• Maintain safe, clean, and efficient production lines; support coworkers.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stamina for long shifts

Tools

Hand tools

Knives

Machinery

Job description

Your Opportunity

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $25.35/hour

• $1.00/hour Shift Differential for 2nd Shift

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and More.

• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

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

This position also requires working 6 days a week!

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient set up, inspection and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of meat products. Additionally, responsible for following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production related paperwork and meeting product specifications.

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 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 (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

• May require certificationin order tooperate 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 overheadlifting upto 30lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60lbs, orlifting 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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Relocation Package AvailableNo

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 .