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Excellency Award in CSR

June 2010. Smithfield Prod was awarded the Excellency Prize in CSR for participating into the national movement "Millions of people, millions of trees" of Prais foundation.

SMITHFIELD PROD recived the Certificate for Management system as per EN ISO 22000:2005

<<Pentru Voi>> Volunteer of the Year

"Pentru Voi" Timisoara Foundation granted the social responsibility "Pentru Voi" prizes to four partners who have supported social integration of the intellectually disabled persons in 2009, within "Pentru Voi" Gala on Friday evening, December 4 in Timisoara.

The volunteer of the year for his active involvement in building up Cristian protected house, was granted to Mr. Morten Jensen, CEO Smithfield Prod.

ISO 14001 Environment management system

Following the certification audit in September, Smithfield Prod was granted the ISO 14001 certificate for the implementation of the Environment Management System covering the specific slaughtering activities, the rendering plant and the wastewater treatment station.
The implementation and certification of an Environment Management System is a volunteer choice which demonstrates a company's commitment towards the environment protection.

I N T E R N S H I P PROGRAM

On October 1st we have launched the Internship program: <Intern at Smithfield Prod> in a close partnership with local Universities. What does this program mean? For selected students, a prolonged practice within the company for a period of 3 months * 4 hours per week, seasoned with a research paper / case study prepared by the student, under the supervision of a Smithfield prod coordinator.
Benefits for the intern:
Being an intern in one of the world's leading meat processing company can provide valuable experience and work references upon successful completion of the internship
On the spot training in specific department functioning
College credit, as agreed with the University
Possibility of stipend

Desired Profile:
2nd or 3rd year of study in one of the profile universities
Dynamic and organized person
Top of the class/good students
Willingness to help with a variety of tasks, team player - ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work with minimum supervision
The following departments offer internship opportunities:
Sales: 1 Economic Science student who will take part in the department's everyday tasks and under sales team's coaching shall prepare independent research projects on topics such as: Meat market research / Fresh meat distribution /Case study: distribution project for one particular product
PR: 1 Communication Sciences student who will take part in the department's everyday tasks and will assist the implementation of CSR projects, elaboration of CSR strategy for 2010 + independent project, database preparation
Technical department: students are needed for Cold Plant and for Electrical department. Both should come from a technical university: refrigeration / ventilation and respectively electrical / energy. They will be involved in already implemented projects (energy balance - and measurement devices) or in future projects (Cold Plant's capacity), besides involvement in daily activities.
Production department: 1/2 students who will take part in the department's everyday tasks, they will prepare their degree thesis in the food safety area.
Subscription: Cover letter and detailed resume by e-mail to office@smithfield.ro The final decision will be taken after the interview

 
C O M T I M SHOP

In April COMTIM SHOP, has opened up by the slaughterhouse selling fresh and nutritious meat products. The shop is open from Monday to Friday 8 am - 20 pm, and Saturday 8 am -13 pm.

I S O 22 000

Smithfield Prod has obtained ISO 22 000/2005 for Slaughtering, de-boning and selling of pork. TUV Austria certificate confirms the fact that our slaughterhouse observes one of the most prestigious and observed food safety standards, ISO 22000-2005. This certification was carried out in according with TUV Austria Cert audit and certification procedures and it is subject to some regular supervision audits. In order to obtain this certification, both the implementation of the H.A.C.C.P. requirements and the proper administration of the entire organization shall be proven in order to produce safe products for the consumer's health.

1st Award - WASTE AND WASTEWATER DISCHARGEE

Recognition award: In November 2008 www.listafirme.ro granted us the 1st Award, in Romania's Top Business for Timis County, in category 90: Waste and wastewater discharge, according to the date published in 2007, for the rendering and wastewater treatment plant which meet all the operational parameters in order to ensure the best environment conditions. The assessed criteria are the geographic, turnover and field of activity.

HELPING HUNGRY HOMES

In February 2009 Smithfield Prod launched the "Helping Hungry Homes" program - inspired by Smithfield Foods USA "Helping Hungry Homes" program. The program distributes fresh meat to the NGOs caring about needy families and persons in Smithfield Prod area - the city of Timisoara and neighboring areas. Over 3,300 beneficiaries were registered in the 3 months of the program.