What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cookhouse Lead - 3rd Shift position at Smithfield Foods?
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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 – $23.65/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
This position performs a variety of duties, such as assigning, scheduling, and organizing production crews; conducts training as needed. Identifies and develops, independently or in coordination with management, issues and methods for problem solving; receives general direction from cookhouse Supervisor; oversees all production functions. This position will actively be tasked with directing cookhouse operators work. The crew lead will be expected to be proficient in SAP. This position will serve as the cookhouse supervisor backup.
Core Responsibilities
- Responsible for scheduling and cooking of product to ensure required specifications are met.
- Direct cookhouse operators to ensure daily schedules and duties are completed.
- Serve as cookhouse supervisor backup with support.
- Follow and maintain required cook/chill applications.
- Complete required HACCP record and training.
- Program cookhouses and ovens according to schedule.
- Maintain continuous flow of produced product.
- Monitor computer process and notify supervisor of any discrepancies and/or problems as they arise.
- Loading and unloading racks from cookhouses, ovens, and freezers.
- Job duties are not limited to Cookhouse only. May be required to perform general labor job responsibilities as needed.
- Must be able to rotate between shifts.
- Will train in all areas of Cookhouse.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
- High School or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Must complete all courses in necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming position; during that time employee may perform duties under supervision of trained operator.
- Must complete all necessary training including Orientation, GMP and HACCP training.
- Must complete Orientation prior to first day of assignment
- Must complete Employee Awareness
- Safety PPE Requirements: Proper Attire, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Steel Toe Shoes
- Must complete Hearing Conservation, Hazard Risk Analysis, Fire Safety, Machine Guarding, Emergency Preparedness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Confined Space, Ladder/Knife Safety and Fall Protection training
- Must be P.I.T. Trained
- Must complete initial safety procedures
- Must complete Ergonomics and L.O.T.O./Machine Specific training
- Must have knowledge of Excel, SAP, and other computer programs
- Must have the ability to work with co-workers proactively and in a team environment.
- Must have no more than a verbal warning for absenteeism. Acquiring a 2nd attendance slip may cause disqualification from position.
- Must have no current discipline for violation of company policy. While in position, discipline for violation of company policy may cause disqualification from position.
- Must work with Cookhouse Supervisor to schedule vacation, cannot schedule vacation on same days.
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 lift and carry up to 80 lbs. safely
- Must be able to go up and down stairs if required
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. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment
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.
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