Rope Helper - 2nd Shift

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The Rope Stuffer operates stuffing machine by setting product specification, line pace and providing direction to employees on the production line. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established.

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $17.70/hour
• $0.50/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 on their first day of employment.

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

The Rope Stuffer operates stuffing machine by setting product specification, line pace and providing direction to employees on the production line. Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established.

Core Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles and sets up machine

• Checks Equipment for missing or loose parts

• Ensures corrects blends for correct products

• Stuffs at standard weights

• Performs metal, girder checks and verifies weighs every 15 minutes

• Performs various checks and documentation of data

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.

Qualification

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.

• 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 skill

• Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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

• Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads

• Lifting and lowering objects up to 60 lbs.

• Walking long distances, sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces

• Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools, equipment, electrical devices, controls and powered industrial trucks

• Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers

• Continuous walking short distances from point A to point B (up to 2-3 hours before break)

• Working at fixed workstation locations which are conveyor line paced

• Climbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platforms

• Frequent static and/or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms

• A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition

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.