Operations Associate at Smithfield Foods

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Job Type

Full-time

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• $37.9K – $47.9K a year is the estimated salary for this role in Milan, MO.

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Full Job Description

Job Locations: US-MO-Milan Your Opportunity:

As an Operations Associate you will experience the key fundamentals that make a plant run efficiently and successfully. Areas of exposure include but are not limited to manufacturing, food safety and quality assurance, continuous improvement, environmental safety, and much more. Operations Associates gain a deep understanding of our operations through hands-on experience working with the team on the production line. This position functions under the supervision of the appropriate department leader while performing all duties and responsibilities as a learning/development process.

Core Responsibilities:

• Learns, demonstrates capability/knowledge, and becomes trained/certified in the different areas, including fulfilling all the requirements and responsibilities listed under the General Production job description.
• Performs and masters the hourly jobs under supervision. Becomes certified in each job after showing competence and skill/understanding in each.
• Ensure that sanitation standards are met daily, as well as product specifications and quality index are met.
• Follow sanitations, USDA standards, and scientific and company protocols to collect, prepare, analyze, and properly store meat samples to maintain product quality and customer service standards.
• Assist professionals by compiling test results, measuring ingredients, sampling, performing research, controlling for quality, and reports about results.
• Prepare and use testing equipment to examine meat products, containers, and packaging, to determine company and USDA standards are met and detect the presence of any problems such as low-quality products.
• 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.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college/university, in Food Science, Agro-industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field, required
• Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to self-manage his/her time
• Willingness to relocate for potential growth opportunities, preferred.
• English proficient.
• 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.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. (Sponsorship available if needed).

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.

• Workaround animal blood and/or carcass parts
• Work with a knife (if trained)
• Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)
• Work in an environment that is wet and humid
• 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
• Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

Careers and Benefits:

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

People Matter

More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical, and rewarding work environment.

Growth & Development

Working at Smithfield isn’t just a job – it’s the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.

Benefits

Our people matter. That’s why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.

Sustainability Pledge

Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

About Smithfield Foods:

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va., since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly®” and serve as one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. 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, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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.