About the position
Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories. Popular brands include Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan's Famous®, Farmland®, Armour®, Farmer John®, Kretschmar®, John Morrell®, Cook's®, Gwaltney®, Carando®, Margherita®, Curly's®, Healthy Ones®, Morliny®, Krakus®, and Berlinki®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. This position is responsible for properly packing and scaling bacon, monitoring scale tare for correct setting and keeping the area clean. In a downgrade position, inspect bacon slices to meet specific standards for various orders as set by leadership. Scale bacon to exact weight or tolerance set by leadership. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.66/hour with a $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 on their first day of employment. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and maintains scales.
- Open/Closes production orders in SAP catch weight application.
- Positions product on scale and weighs.
- Verify correct box label to SKU as per specification.
- Marks weight on box or applies scale to carton.
- Packs product in carton.
- Document pallet HU's and Tare weights.
- Makes and labels boxes whenever possible.
- Verify production date per specification.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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 a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Education benefit available to full- and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
