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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

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

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.05/hour

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.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Brief Description of Job Responsibilities:
This job description indicates the nature of production work routinely performed by production employees within the Des Moines General Operations plant.  This description is meant to help individuals who may be unfamiliar with food processing and what is required to perform this type of work.

Production employees are routinely required to perform a variety of tasks that require manual material handling and the use of hand tools, scissors and equipment.  This work is typically not physically demanding but can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.  Good hand-eye coordination and upper extremity motor skills are essential for most job tasks. Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.

Job Requirements (Activities):
Essential Work Postures, Movements, Lifting, and Carrying
1.    Standing for up to 2 to 3 hours before break
2.    Hold the backbone in place for trimming
3.    Using a wizard knife, trim any lean from the backbone
4.    Place the loin trim into 950 trimmings
5.    Work in controlled temperature (45 degrees) environment found in a meat processing room.  
6.    A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movements and repetition related to pinching, gripping, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks
7.    Being able to understand and follow oral instruction from the supervisors and designated staff

Key Responsibilities:
1.    Be able to lift, push or pull 20 LBS continually
2.    Be able to repeat these steps approximately 450 times per hour
3.    Safely operate a knife while removing the trim
4.    Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
5.    Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
6.    Additional duties as assigned by management

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/AA 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.