Hog Driver - 1st Shift

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 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.

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 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.

Apply Now!

 Your Opportunity

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

 - Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $20.60/hour
 - Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and More.
 - Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

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

 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 Value You’ll Bring

 As a Harvest Skilled Knife team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play 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 standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day.

 You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a 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 delivering good food, responsibly.

 What You’ll Do

 Harvest Skilled Knife positions will work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions will primarily use straight knives, skinning tools, shaving tools, hand saws, powered whizard knives and other various knives. These positions can be physically demanding, require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Harvest Skilled Knife positions must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to 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/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)

 - Work in an environment that is wet and humid

 - Work…