Meat Hauler​/3rd shift​/Heavy Lifting

Smithfield is a leading American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, it has been operating since 1936. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with US farmers and customers, the company responsibly meets demand for quality protein around the world. It believes in the power of protein to end food insecurity and has donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.

"Good food. Responsibly." is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs, take good care of our animals, be good stewards of the environment, and do good in our local communities.

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $23.94/hour; $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development, including access to Linked In Learning, tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Unique benefits such as the Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
• Health and wellness programs: weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more (at no additional cost)

• Transport and hang product from Smokehouse area to dry rooms as required.
• Keep accurate record of number and location of products hung.
• Supply product from dry rooms to packing line, recording number of pieces and sticks removed from section on inventory card.
• Pull sausage to be washed.
  Wash it and re-hang it in Dry Room.
• Proper housekeeping.
• Wash product mold as assigned.
• Follow job rotation as assigned.
• Follow all GMP and Smithfield Food Safety Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Truck, pen, scale and transporter.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
• Must be able to lift up to 65lbs.
• Vision requirement of at least 20/40 for near and far vision.
• Must be able to climb stairs.

Required safety equipment:
Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes.