Utility Butcher

Smithfield Foods; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Monmouth, IL is seeking a Utility Butcher to learn key Animal Foods Department tasks and cover production lines during absenteeism, supporting supervision as needed.

You will work in a team, emphasizing safety, reliability, and willingness to grow, with attention to attendance and policy adherence. Strong English skills and basic computer comfort are expected; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Must be employed with Smithfield at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of product requirements in current area.
• Strong English communication skills; second language is a plus.
• Able to work with co-workers proactively in a team environment.
• Shows problem solving abilities.
• Some knowledge of Excel or other computer programs.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; continuing education encouraged.
• No more than 3 attendance points for absenteeism within 9 months; disqualification as Utility Butcher if exceeded.
• No current discipline warnings for safety, food safety, job performance or failure to follow instructions; discipline may disqualify.

Responsibilities

• Know all or at least key jobs for Animal Foods Department.
• Fill in on production line for absenteeism.
• Fill in on production line for individuals who need to be let off the line.
• Help supervisor answer government lights.
• Help with supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.
• Additional responsibilities will be required and explained upon job offer.

Skills

Good communication in English

Teamwork

Problem solving abilities

Product knowledge

Second language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Continuing education encouraged

Tools

Excel

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.

Qualifications

• Employed with Smithfield a minimum of one (1) year
• Shows knowledge of product requirements in their current area
• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to communicate with all employees including administrative staff, ability to communicate in a 2nd language other than English is a plus
• Able to work with co-workers proactively and in a team environment
• Shows problem solving abilities
• Some knowledge of Excel or other computer programs
• Minimum of high school diploma, equivalency or in process of getting it
• Continuing education beyond high school diploma/equivalency is strongly encouraged
• No more than 3 attendance points for absenteeism within a 9-month period; Acquiring more than 3 attendance points as a Utility Butcher will cause disqualification from the position
• No current discipline warnings for safety, food safety, job performance or failure to follow instructions; While in Utility Butcher position, discipline for any of the above may cause disqualification from the position

Responsibilities

• Know all or at least key jobs for Animal Foods Department.
• Fill in on production line for absenteeism.
• Fill in on production line for individuals who need to be let off the line.
• Help supervisor answer government lights.
• Help with supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.
• Additional responsibilities will be required and explained upon job offer.

Expectations

• Individual growth expectations will be monitored by the department supervisor; Failure to meet expectations will disqualify the individual from the position and he/she will be required to pick an open job within the plant
• As a training tool, the Utility Butcher is strongly advised to apply for open Supervisor positions posted
• If a Supervisor position is offered to a Utility Butcher as a promotional opportunity and is declined, management will have the right to review whether or not Utility Butcher can maintain their position or be placed back into another position
• All decisions must be agreed upon by the department Supervisor, Group Supervisor, and Operations Manager
• The employee chosen for the Utility Butcher position will be expected to remain in that position for a duration of at least one year

EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled - Smithfield Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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.