Tree Pusher - 3rd Shift

Your Opportunity

Employee is responsible for keeping empty metal trees on the line available for use, assist Stuffer Operator with Machine Set up, weights up loaded trees and pushes them into the oven.

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay $22.50/hour

$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

Core Responsibilities

• Push empty metal trees from the Tree Wash area to the Stuffing Operator lines.

• Assist Machine Operator with machine set up, involving connecting pipes, and installing seals etc.

• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (up to 2-3 hours before break). Walking long distances sometimes on wet, uneven, and slippery surfaces.

• Carrying, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling of heavy and or awkward objects or loads Lifting, lowering, pushing, or pulling up to 50lbs.

• Working in cold environments of 20 to 45 F Frequent contact with animal fats.

• 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.

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

• Follow Safety and Food Safety policies/procedures. Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from lead, supervisor, and any other member of management.

• 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 of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math and communication skills and knowledge to accomplish required paperwork and to comprehend machine instructions, safety and warning signs, and data entry skills.

• 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.

• Experience/Education: Not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to follow all the safety rules provided by the company on how to flip different kinds of switches and techniques for pushing trees.

• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects up to 50 pounds and push trees up to 800 pounds on a regular basis; exerting up to 60+ pounds of force.

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.