Product Inspector

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefit packages Hourly compensation starting at $19.20/hour $1.00/ hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and more In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. Core Responsibilities Production employees at Smithfield handle materials and use hand tools, machinery and equipment to help deliver good food responsibility to American’s dinner table. Ensure proper production standards are set in place at the beginning of each shift. Safely and efficiently set up and tear down the injector using standard operating procedures. Understand machine settings and navigate machine controls to produce product. Cleans filters to ensure proper equipment operation. Inspects product frequently. Maintaining detailed records regarding various production standards for better efficiency. Monitor and report product line quality control issues. Communicate with multiple departments to maintain a high efficiency workflow. Utilize operational processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste. Ensure machines are operating with all quality control functions in place. Utilize effective food safety measures and adhere to GMP’s. Ensure safety standards when maintaining equipment’s cleanliness, adjustment and set up. Qualifications Production team members at Smithfield perform physically demanding work that requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail strength and stamina. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age Applicants must be willing and able to do the following: 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 12-hour shift Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees) 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 smell/odors Climb/move on ladders, steps stairways, walkways and platforms Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift Walk long distances This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs., single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs. or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance. Additional essential functions may be applicable to 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 skills required for personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. 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. 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. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Not finding the right fit? 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