Equipment Operator- Oven - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages, including competitive starting pay, a shift differential for 2nd Shift, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Willingness to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Willingness to work with a knife (if trained).
Ability to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Ability to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Ability to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Willingness to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Ability to work around strong smells/odors.
Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Ability to walk long distances.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
Physically demanding work that can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Perform essential production tasks and supporting coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Operate computerized equipment.
Work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.