Bakery Meal Plant Operator

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Wilson
Posted on: April 26, 2024

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're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityYour compensation: $17.50 hourlyThis is a skilled work position consisting of operational duties for the Bakery Meal Plant, an agricultural processing facility for Smithfield Grain, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods. This position is primarily to assist the Bakery Meal Plant in managing product flow by monitoring and using the operational controls system. Core ResponsibilitiesFollows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all duties, including inspection and safe operation of powered industrial vehicles, housekeeping, and inventory management, and process flows.Monitor and operate the PLC (programmable logic controller) system.Operate powered industrial vehicles in all areas.Assists with inventory.Must have strong attention to detail in order to ensure sufficient operation of the bakery meal plantPerforming all work tasks in a manner consistent with the site's Environmental Management System Policy to include:
Following all established environmental policies and procedures.
Reporting all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
Understanding the EMS Policy and the Significant Aspects Related to their job; and,
Understanding the proper steps to follow in the event of an environmental emergency. Operates equipment in a safe manner to protect the assets of the company and reduce risks to other workers.Maintains personal safety as well as the safety of other workers by taking an active role in the Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS). This will include:
Understanding the need for and participating in all scheduled SIPS safety training and safety related competency development activities.
Providing feedback on SIPS training and competency needs as requested by the Safety Manager or other members of management.
Understanding and conforming with the safety policy; safety related legal and other requirements; and, site specific safety and health rules, regulations, standard operating procedures and other operational controls as they relate to their job responsibilities.
Reporting unsafe conditions or observed SIPS non-conformances.
Understanding and executing required duties under the site's emergency response and notification procedures.
Immediately reporting any work-related incident which results in, or which could have resulted in, injury, illness, or property damage.
Understanding the location's safety objectives that relate to their job responsibilities.
Providing recommendations to management for continual improvement and injury prevention.
Where appropriate, volunteering and participating in SIPS activities.
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 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.
A Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required.
Previous experience with PLC software preferred.
Must have skills in attention to detail and focus.
Ability to read and understand common documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Effective communication with other employees and Bakery Meal Management.
Must have basic computer skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Works in dusty areas.
Will work in non-temperature-controlled warehouse environment.
Must be able to work flexible hours in a 24-hour facility, including night, holiday, and weekends. Longer hours may be required based upon business need.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Work Environment & Physical Demands The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work with and around a wide range of bakery waste products some of which will contain allergens (i.e. peanuts).
Must be able to tolerate the dust generated by the mechanical movement of bakery by-product materials and bakery meal dust.
Must be able to tolerate frequently noisy conditions. EEO/AA 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.Salary Range$17.50 - $17.50

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