Smithfield Screening
Smithfield Packing Plant
Smithfield is one of the largest pork producers. They have plants located throughout the United States and Foreign Countries. Based in Smithfield Virginia, where the plant was founded by Joseph Luther, they are responsible for employing over 48,000 people globally and produces over 200 brands of products (Smithfield 2016). Smithfield Packing has a specialized career website, Career at Smithfield, which provides information about career opportunities within all their plants globally. The website is very user friendly. It also provides information about the company and the benefits they offer to their employees. The plant accepts applications online for a wide variety of positions in the food industry. Available …show more content…
position within the company can be search by either the position title or location of the position. The position I applied for was a position an Accounting Clerk II that is available in the North Carolina Plant.
Accounting Clerk II Qualifications
The requirements for the Accounting Clerk II position are the candidate must have a Associate or Bachelor’s degree, good oral and written communication skills, experience with handling Accounts Payable, a general understanding of basic accounting practices related to Accounts Payable processes, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel software, ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, experience with reconciliation and resolution of unpaid vendor balances, and a clear understanding of importance of deadlines.
Application Process The application process was simple and easy. Once I chose a position to apply for I clicked on the Apply Here link to begin the application process. On the first page of the application Smithfield packing had a disclosure at the top of the screen stating that they are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status (Smithfield 2016). The disclosure also stated that the company conducts post offer drug and alcohol screenings, applications are only good for 30 days from the date the application was submitted and a new application must be submitted to be consider for any other available positions within the company after 30 days. The online application process had only four screens to complete. Screen one asked for basic demographic information, such as name, address, and contact telephone numbers. Screen two asks basic questions about education, felony convictions or offenses, availability, and criminal history. Screen three asked about job history and experience. The last screen was the disclosure statement and signature page. After the application was submitted the site takes you to a Voluntary Disclosure Page that asks question on how you were referred to the company, your sex and race. The next Voluntary Disclosure Page asks about any disabilities. At the close of the application the company states that someone will be in contact with you if you meet the qualifications of the position within a 30 day period.
Selection Tools
The Selection Tool that is being used by Smithfield Packing is screening.
Screening is when an organization looks through applications and resumes determining if the candidate meets the qualifications for the available position (Ullah 2010). Smithfield Packing career website states that once they make the determination that the applicant meets the basic qualification for the position the individual will be contacted for a phone interview. Phone interviews are another selection tool utilized by Smithfield Packing. Based on an article in the Wall Street Journal, phone interviews are cost effective and a productive way to see if the applicant qualifies to go onto the next phase of the hiring process. Although the site stated that the candidate who is selected for the position will have to go through a Drug Screening, the site did not say anything about a Criminal Background Check. Drug Screenings are another selection tool that is utilized by Smithfield Packing.
Likes and Dislikes of Smithfield Packing Application Process The application was fairly easy. I really liked the fact the application process was quick. I have been on job sites, such as Sear Corporation, where the online application process took at least 30 minutes to complete. The site provided information on who to contact to check the status of the application and it informed me that if I haven’t heard anything within 30 days from the date of my application, I did not get considered for the position. I really didn’t have any dislikes of the online application process for Smithfield Packing.
Conclusion
Smithfield Packing has a quick and easy online application process. The company offers positions all across the globe and utilizes the same Career Website Link to consider applicants for available positions within the company. Although the site clearly stated that they utilize Screening, Phone Interview, and Drug Screenings. I am sure the company also uses Managerial Interviewing, Skills Assessments and Background Screenings to consider applicants as well.
Smithfield is one of the largest pork producers. They have plants located throughout the United States and Foreign Countries. Based in Smithfield Virginia, where the plant was founded by Joseph Luther, they are responsible for employing over 48,000 people globally and produces over 200 brands of products (Smithfield 2016). Smithfield Packing has a specialized career website, Career at Smithfield, which provides information about career opportunities within all their plants globally. The website is very user friendly. It also provides information about the company and the benefits they offer to their employees. The plant accepts applications online for a wide variety of positions in the food industry. Available …show more content…
position within the company can be search by either the position title or location of the position. The position I applied for was a position an Accounting Clerk II that is available in the North Carolina Plant.
Accounting Clerk II Qualifications
The requirements for the Accounting Clerk II position are the candidate must have a Associate or Bachelor’s degree, good oral and written communication skills, experience with handling Accounts Payable, a general understanding of basic accounting practices related to Accounts Payable processes, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel software, ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, experience with reconciliation and resolution of unpaid vendor balances, and a clear understanding of importance of deadlines.
Application Process The application process was simple and easy. Once I chose a position to apply for I clicked on the Apply Here link to begin the application process. On the first page of the application Smithfield packing had a disclosure at the top of the screen stating that they are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status (Smithfield 2016). The disclosure also stated that the company conducts post offer drug and alcohol screenings, applications are only good for 30 days from the date the application was submitted and a new application must be submitted to be consider for any other available positions within the company after 30 days. The online application process had only four screens to complete. Screen one asked for basic demographic information, such as name, address, and contact telephone numbers. Screen two asks basic questions about education, felony convictions or offenses, availability, and criminal history. Screen three asked about job history and experience. The last screen was the disclosure statement and signature page. After the application was submitted the site takes you to a Voluntary Disclosure Page that asks question on how you were referred to the company, your sex and race. The next Voluntary Disclosure Page asks about any disabilities. At the close of the application the company states that someone will be in contact with you if you meet the qualifications of the position within a 30 day period.
Selection Tools
The Selection Tool that is being used by Smithfield Packing is screening.
Screening is when an organization looks through applications and resumes determining if the candidate meets the qualifications for the available position (Ullah 2010). Smithfield Packing career website states that once they make the determination that the applicant meets the basic qualification for the position the individual will be contacted for a phone interview. Phone interviews are another selection tool utilized by Smithfield Packing. Based on an article in the Wall Street Journal, phone interviews are cost effective and a productive way to see if the applicant qualifies to go onto the next phase of the hiring process. Although the site stated that the candidate who is selected for the position will have to go through a Drug Screening, the site did not say anything about a Criminal Background Check. Drug Screenings are another selection tool that is utilized by Smithfield Packing.
Likes and Dislikes of Smithfield Packing Application Process The application was fairly easy. I really liked the fact the application process was quick. I have been on job sites, such as Sear Corporation, where the online application process took at least 30 minutes to complete. The site provided information on who to contact to check the status of the application and it informed me that if I haven’t heard anything within 30 days from the date of my application, I did not get considered for the position. I really didn’t have any dislikes of the online application process for Smithfield Packing.
Conclusion
Smithfield Packing has a quick and easy online application process. The company offers positions all across the globe and utilizes the same Career Website Link to consider applicants for available positions within the company. Although the site clearly stated that they utilize Screening, Phone Interview, and Drug Screenings. I am sure the company also uses Managerial Interviewing, Skills Assessments and Background Screenings to consider applicants as well.