Stuffer Operator – 1st Shift
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: $23.1 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Job Title: Stuffer Operator – 1st Shift
Company: Smithfield Foods
Job Description
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!Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $23.10/hourComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.Core Responsibilities:Assembles, disassembles and sets up machineChecks Equipment for missing or loose partsEnsures product is stuffed to meet quality standardsPerforms various checks and documentation of dataThe 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.Qualifications: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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Knowledge and experience in Meat Industry is preferred, but not requiredCompetent and trustworthy to comply with federal inspection programs and company safety and health policiesMaintain regular and predictable attendanceBe available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon production demandsRequires mechanical aptitudeMust be able to maintain throughput standardsMust be able to perform Lockout/Tag outBeing able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staffWork Environment & Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously.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.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.Walking long distances, sometimes on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.Climbing or moving ladders, steps, stairwells and platforms.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.EEO InformationSmithfield 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.