Job Description
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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!
Core Responsibilities
Performs work and ensures the work of others is performed in accordance with GMPs, Quality and Safety practices and proper work methods or procedures
Oversees production employees and leads by example
Executes daily production schedule and meets established goals
Reviews, evaluates, and coaches employees as necessary
Recommends personnel actions to management
Provides advice on production projects
Interpret and explain production goals and standards
Suggests and makes process corrections
Collaborates with maintenance, FSQA, and warehousing to ensure operational continuity
Takes and recommends alternative courses of action to solve problems
Actively engages in problem solving and continuous improvement
Offers innovative ideas and executes change
Keeps daily communication with Production Supervisors & Operations Manager
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.
Qualifications
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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience, preferred.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English
Must complete all necessary training including in food safety, GMP, HACCP, and safety training such as Hazard Risk Analysis, Fire Safety, Machine Guarding, Emergency Preparedness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Confined Space, Ladder/Knife Safety, Fall Protection, Ergonomics, and L.O.T.O./Machine Specific training
Must adhere to PPE requirements: Proper Attire, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, and Steel Toe Shoes
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Work is performed indoors in a production facility exposed to the smell and dust of raw meat and spices as these are being blended into commercial formulas.
Work is performed in wet, humid, and cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees)
Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
Walk long distances and stand for long periods of time
This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups to lift up to 60 pounds
Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.
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 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.
Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
