Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Orange City, IA

2d • 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 of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation. Smithfield is a leading global food company with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Willing and able to work with a knife (if trained).
• Willing and able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Willing and able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Willing and able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Willing and able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willing and able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Willing and able to work around strong smells/odors.
• Willing and able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Willing and able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Willing and able to walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• This work is physically demanding and 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• 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 programs
• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
• Comprehensive training
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed