Cook Assistant - 2nd Shift

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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!

Responsible for the daily cutting processes in the cut rooms.

A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we're a $16 billion global food company with more than 55,000 employees. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.70/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

Core Responsibilities

• Cook raw materials into final finished product by following company recipes
• Operate box scale to weigh finished boxes to proper weight
• Operate equipment including fryer, tub dumper, and grader
• Recognize any potential fire hazard and take an active role in preventing fires by minimizing and reporting oil spills
• Assist with pre- or post-operational sanitation in room
• Understand labeling process and how to properly label product
• Operate metal detector and know how to handle flagged product
• Work with Cook Lead to ensure all product is acceptable prior to box-up
• Maintain floor free of slip and trip hazards, removing waste materials
• Follow all worker and food safety regulations and report any violations to the Lead Production Coordinator immediately
• Continually wear proper PPE for cook room areas
• Notify supervisor of any issues involving the pot or meat
• Follow all general safety rules

Qualifications

• Able to lift 70 lbs and push 600 lbs tubs.

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EEO Information

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