Operations Associate Job at Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods Milan, MO 63556

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.

Como empleado de operaciones, conocerá los fundamentos clave que permiten que una planta funcione de manera eficiente y exitosa. Las áreas de exposición incluyen, entre otras, la fabricación, la seguridad alimentaria y el aseguramiento de calidad, la mejora continua, la seguridad ambiental y mucho más. Los empleados de operaciones adquieren un profundo conocimiento de nuestras operaciones a través de la experiencia práctica de trabajar con el equipo en la línea de producción. Este puesto funciona bajo la supervisión del jefe de departamento correspondiente mientras realiza todas las tareas y responsabilidades como un proceso de aprendizaje/desarrollo.
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 in tended 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.

  • Aprende, demuestra capacidad/conocimiento y obtiene la capacitación/certificación en las diferentes áreas, incluido el cumplimiento de todos los requisitos y las responsabilidades que se enumeran en la descripción del trabajo de producción general.
  • Realiza y domina todos los trabajos por hora bajo supervisión. Obtiene la certificación en cada empleo después de demostrar competencia y habilidad/comprensión en cada uno.
  • Se asegura de que los estándares de saneamiento se cumplan a diario, así como las especificaciones del producto y el índice de calidad.
  • Sigue los saneamientos, los estándares del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) y los protocolos científicos y de la empresa para recolectar, preparar, analizar y almacenar de manera adecuada las muestras de carne para mantener la calidad del producto y los estándares del servicio al cliente.
  • Ayuda a los profesionales mediante la recopilación de los resultados de la prueba, la medición de los ingredientes, el muestreo, la realización de investigaciones, el control de la calidad y los informes sobre los resultados.
  • Prepara y utiliza el equipo de pruebas para examinar los productos cárnicos, los contenedores y el embalaje, para determinar que se cumplen los estándares de la empresa y del USDA, y detectar la presencia de cualquier problema, como productos de baja calidad.
  • Este trabajo es físicamente demandante y puede requerir el uso de algunas o todas las partes del cuerpo y los grupos musculares. Algunos puestos pueden requerir el levantamiento repetitivo por encima de la cabeza de hasta 30 lb, el levantamiento individual de objetos pesados que pueden pesar hasta 60 lb, o el levantamiento de objetos con asistencia mecánica.
Las afirmaciones anteriores tienen la intención de describir la naturaleza general y el nivel de trabajo de las personas a quienes se les asigna este puesto. No pretenden ser una lista exhaustiva de todas las responsabilidades, los deberes y las habilidades requeridas del personal clasificado de esa manera. Se pueden realizar otras tareas según lo asignado.
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, 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).
Para realizar este trabajo con éxito, un individuo debe ser capaz de realizar cada tarea esencial de manera satisfactoria. Los requisitos que se enumeran a continuación son representativos del conocimiento, la habilidad o la capacidad requeridos. Se pueden realizar adaptaciones razonables para permitir que las personas realicen las funciones esenciales.
  • La persona debe contar con una licenciatura otorgada por una universidad acreditada en la región, en Ciencias de los Alimentos, Ingeniería Agroindustrial, o campo relacionado.
  • Debe poseer un alto nivel de profesionalismo, discreción y capacidad para autogestionar su tiempo.
  • Se prefiere que esté dispuesto a trasladarse para obtener posibles oportunidades de crecimiento.
  • Poseer dominio del inglés.
  • Poseer capacidad de trabajar bien con otras personas en un entorno dinámico y de ritmo rápido.
  • Ser respetuoso y accesible, y tener espíritu de equipo al establecer relaciones laborales sólidas y crear un ambiente laboral positivo.
  • Comprender y seguir las instrucciones orales y escritas.
  • Trabajar cerca de sangre animal o restos de ellos.
  • Trabajar con un cuchillo (si está capacitado).
  • Trabajar en áreas con bajas temperaturas (aproximadamente de 20 a 40 grados) o áreas calurosas (más de 100 grados).
  • Trabajar en lugares mojados y ambientes húmedos.
  • Trabajar mientras se usa un casco, protección auditiva/ocular y zapatos de seguridad con punta de acero.
  • Trabajar en ambientes ruidosos con el equipo de protección personal.
  • Trabajar con productos químicos de saneamiento/limpieza.
  • Se pueden requerir funciones esenciales adicionales para trabajos específicos.
  • Estar autorizado para trabajar en los EE. UU. en la actualidad. (El patrocinio está disponible si es necesario).
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.
  • Work around 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.


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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.



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