Equipment Operator/Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Machine Operators. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The company emphasizes a culture grounded in core values, learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth and development. Smithfield is the world's largest pork processor and hog producer in the United States, committed to sustainably feeding people around the world.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform a task requiring 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 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 an environment that is wet and humid.
Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Work around strong smells/odors.
Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
Walk long distances.
May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Reliability
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers.
Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.45/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 3rd shift
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Relocation Package Available