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The Rope Stuffer operates stuffing machine by setting product specification, line pace and providing direction to employees on the production line.

Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and within the quality parameters established.

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

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay $17.35 / hour

$0.50 / 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.

Core Responsibilities

Assembles, disassembles and sets up machine

Checks Equipment for missing or loose parts

Ensures corrects blends for correct products

Stuffs at standard weights

Performs metal, girder checks and verifies weighs every 15 minutes

Performs various checks and documentation of data

Qualification

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 skill

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

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Working in cold environments of 20 to 45 F

Working in hot environments exceeding 100 F

Frequent contact with animal fats

Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads

Lifting and lowering objects up to 60 lbs.

Using and maintaining a variety of knives, hand tools, powered tools, equipment, electrical devices, controls and powered industrial trucks

Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers

Continuous walking short distances from point A to point B (up to 2-3 hours before break)

Working at fixed workstation locations which are conveyor line paced

Climbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platforms

Frequent static and / or awkward work postures with neck and spine flexion while grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, flexing the hands and arms

A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force, movement and repetition

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.

Last updated : 2024-02-25