Grinder Operator 1st shift

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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.

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $17.95/hour.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

• 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.

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 skills.

• Able to operate Power Industrial Truck (PIT).

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

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/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.

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