Grain Elevator Operator - TEMPORARY/SEASONAL

About the role

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values – gratitude, communication, respect and accountability – and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and grade both inbound and outbound grain and grain products to ensure they meet SFD specifications.
• Prepare scale receipts and enter deliveries into the database.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment to ship or receive grain products.
• Inspect grain facilities daily to ensure equipment maintains proper condition of stored grains.
• Assist the facility manager in scheduling logistics for inbound and outbound grain.
• Maintain and handle inventories to maximize SFD profitability, including grain movements, condition, and blending of grain/grain products.
• Identify problems or improvement opportunities and work with the facility manager to find solutions.
• Interact professionally with grain customers on a daily basis.
• Assist in implementing specific work or safety programs set forth by SFD.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental laws and procedures applicable to Smithfield Foods and Smithfield Hog Production.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to a supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and review that policy at the work site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety policies and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective communication with grain customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented attitude with a focus on building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lb.
• Frequent standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; regular talking and hearing.
• Regular work at elevated heights.
• Routine exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Must tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain/mill odors, and noisy conditions.

Compensation

$19.80 hourly.

Benefits

• IndSPR‑Hog relocation package available.