What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grinder Inspector - 1st Shift position at Smithfield Foods?
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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!
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
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!
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages :
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.85 / hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
Your Opportunity
The Production Grinder, operates Grinder to grind meat to weight matching blend cards. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the Food Safety and quality parameters established.
Core Responsibilities
Identifies different types of meat and grinds to specifications
Breaks down and moves combos and vats
Performs all grinder checks both operational and HACCP
Accurately fills out Foods Safety and Quality paperwork
Performs various checks and documentation of data
Must be able to do other duties as specified by Supervisor or Lead
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 to perform the essential functions .
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred but not required.
Competent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policies.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demands.
Requires mechanical aptitude.
Must be able to maintain throughput standards.
Must be able to perform Lockout / Tag out.
Must have basic Math skills.
Able to operate Power Industrial Truck (PIT).
Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Working in cold environments of 20 to 45 F.
- Working in hot environments exceeding 100 F.
- Frequent contact with animal fats.
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.
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