Inspect Jowl - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods
Des Moines
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 20.6+ hourlyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsSkills: ["Reliability","Attention to detail","Strong work ethic","Teamwork","Ability to follow instructions"]

Set up, inspect, and operate equipment/machinery used to process meat products safely and efficiently. Follow standard operating procedures, complete production-related paperwork, and meet product specifications while supporting a reliable, high-quality production line. Perform essential harvest/general production tasks using hand tools, knives, and equipment; maintain safety and quality standards in demanding, cold/warm, wet, and noisy environments with required PPE.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
10 hours ago

Inspect Jowl - 1st Shift

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Job Summary

Set up, inspect, and operate equipment/machinery used to process meat products safely and efficiently. Follow standard operating procedures, complete production-related paperwork, and meet product specifications while supporting a reliable, high-quality production line. Perform essential harvest/general production tasks using hand tools, knives, and equipment; maintain safety and quality standards in demanding, cold/warm, wet, and noisy environments with required PPE.
Location: Des Moines
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Safely and efficiently set up, inspect, and operate processing equipment/machinery.
  • •Follow standard operating procedures and production standards.
  • •Complete production-related paperwork and meet product specifications.
  • •Perform meat processing tasks using hand tools/knives and other equipment.
  • •Support a safe, efficient production line and maintain quality and safety standards.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 20.6 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceRetirement Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •Be at least 18 years of age.
  • •Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • •Work physically demanding duties (standing up to a 12-hour shift, repetitive movements, bending/stooping/twisting) in wet/humid and cold/warm conditions.
  • •Be willing to work around animal blood/carcass parts, strong odors, and sanitation/cleaning chemicals, and wear required PPE and safety gear.
  • •Be willing to work with a knife (if trained) and may require certification to operate certain equipment.
Skills:ReliabilityAttention to detailStrong work ethicTeamworkAbility to follow instructions

Company Brief

Smithfield Foods
Produces pork and packaged meat products, operating integrated hog production, processing, and branded food businesses. It supplies retail, foodservice, and export markets across the United States and internationally.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Smithfield, United States
Founded: 1936
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