Smokehouse Operator - 2nd Shift

When you join Smithfield, you become part of 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 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.

About the role

As a Machine Operator team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference to your team and to the mission of delivering good food responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for consumers
• Operate computerized equipment requiring technical knowledge
• Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, flexing, and extending arms
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
• Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts
• Work with a knife (if trained)
• Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)
• Work in wet, humid, and noisy environments while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
• Walk long distances
• Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs and single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or use mechanical assistance
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as required by production demands
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to work in environments with strong smells/odors
• Ability to wear a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes

Pay

Competitive starting pay of $19.85/hour with a $0.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development