1st shift -Filling Line Operator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.66/hourComprehensive 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 position summary states the general nature of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
Core Responsibilities
Performs a variety of floor operations related to filling such as labeling cartons and drums, operating automatic and manual package fillers, positioning bags in cartons, removing or positioning covers on tins or pails, positioning tins in cartons or crates, wiping excess product from containers.Strap containers, truck barrels and boxes from filling floor and pile in storage, truck supplies from storage, assemble and tape cartons. Clean up filling line and equipment when done. Clean filters and floors as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
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.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), preferred.Willingness to add to knowledge base and skillset.Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics & 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.
The plant environment 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 in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
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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.
Salary Range
$21.66 - $22.04
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