Career Foundation Program (CFP) - Fresh Business

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.  Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

The Career Foundation Program (CFP) is to designed to provide an opportunity for recent college graduates to explore career options through a function-specific rotation.  The program is divided into tracks, each of which is oriented towards a different part of the Company’s operations.  The program provides the CFP Associate with an opportunity to learn about an aspect of the Company’s business while simultaneously seeking a new position to launch a career with Smithfield.  Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor and program manager, will be available to provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the CFP Associate’s assigned rotations. Rotations can last anywhere from 18-months to 24-months depending on the rotational track the Associate enters. Rotational tracks are based on functional area, which include the following:  

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. 

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  Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; or currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current semester.

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  Be able to relocate one to two times during rotation.

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  Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to self-manage his/her time from remote locations.

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  Excellent written and oral communication skills

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  Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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  Travel up to 15-25% of time.  Periodic overnight travel required.

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  Currently authorized to work in the U.S.

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  Valid state driver license with acceptable driving record (depending on rotational track)

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  Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

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  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.

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  Office, facility and laboratory environment to include lifting, stretching, bending, reaching, walking, climbing, travel by car and aircraft.

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  The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

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  Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

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  Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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  Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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  Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

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.

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.