Warehouse Lead - 1st Shift

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Have a seat at our table. 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. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $23.35/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

The ValueYou'llBring

As aProduction Leadteam member at Smithfield Foods,you'llplay a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standardsforsafety, quality, and teamwork every day.

You'llcontribute to a positive work environment, helpmaintaina safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference-both to your team and to our mission of deliveringgood food, responsibly.

WhatYou'llDo

ProductionLeadswill work with hand tools, knives,machineryand other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.Leads will support the management team by understanding the full operations of the line, as well as supporting training and development of production employees.These positions can be physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. ProductionLeadsmust be able to work their scheduled shift and maybe requiredto work overtime depending on production demands.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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 abilityrequired.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms

• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift

• Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts

• Work with a knife (if trained)

• Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40degrees) and/orwarm areas (over 100 degrees)

• Work in an environment that is wet and humid

• Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes

• Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals

• Work around strong smells/odors

• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways,walkwaysand platforms

• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift

• Walk long distances

• May require certificationin order tooperatevarious pieces of equipmentrequiredfor the position

• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.Some positions may require repetitive overheadlifting upto 30lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60lbs, orlifting of objects using mechanicalassistance.

• Additionalessential functions maybe applicableto specific jobs.

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 skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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Relocation Package Available No

EEO 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.

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