Smokehouse Operator - 3rd Shift

About the role

Smithfield Foods is the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers.
• Contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America.
• Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and teamwork standards.
• Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts, work with knives (if trained), work in cold and/or warm areas, work in a noisy environment, wear appropriate PPE, and lift up to 60 lbs.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Continuous/repetitive movement including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Work in cold and/or warm areas, work around animal blood and/or carcass parts, work with a knife (if trained), work in a noisy environment, wear appropriate PPE, and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Walk long distances.
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Attention to detail.

Skills

• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $19.85/hour$0.50/hour shift differential for 3rd shift.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Retirement Benefits.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Pay

• $19.85/hour with a $0.50/hour shift differential for 3rd shift.

Schedule

• Shifts may vary based on production demands.