Clean-up Laborer

Join Our Team at Smithfield

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.91/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

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

Core Responsibilities

• Janitorial duties as assigned.
• Clean up projects including, but not limited to, cleaning pipes, lights, beams, floors, stairs, line belts, conveyors or other production equipment as needed.
• Scrapes rusty areas, primes and paints as needed.
• Empties trash throughout the day into dumpsters and takes to East dock.
• Follows assigned clean-up project list.
• May use hand truck and floor scrubber for assorted duties.
• Removes, empties, cleans and replaces inedible containers daily as needed.
• Wash trees and combs.
• Keeps department equipment clean and supplied with cleaning utensils and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• 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.
• Must be able to work independently.

Tools & Equipment

• Paint, brushes, scrapers, mops, brooms, hoses, hand trucks, floor scrubbers, wash stations, chemicals, etc.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and 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 is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.
• Must be able to lift up to 60lbs and be capable of dumping 500lb dumpsters.
• Vision requirement of at least 20/40 for near and far vision.

Safety Equipment/Training Requirement

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, respirator, PAPR/hood, rain suit.

Mandatory Training/Competency to be Earned

• Proper lifting, PPE, chemical specific, PAPR/hood, fall protection, respirator, PIT, Elevator

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.

Relocation Package Available No

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.

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