Equipment Operator - Shipping - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

About The Position

As a Machine Operator team member at Smithfield Foods, you will perform production tasks that support the safe, high-quality processing of food and help maintain a safe, efficient production line. Machine Operators use meat cutting and packaging machines, computerized equipment, and other tools to process meat products for consumers. The role requires technical knowledge of computerized equipment, good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. Positions are physically demanding, and employees must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Perform continuous or repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the 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 of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees.
Work in wet and humid conditions, noisy environments, and around strong smells or odors.
Wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed safety shoes, and other required personal protective equipment.
Work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
Climb or move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
Some positions may require certification to operate equipment.
Depending on the position, perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifts of objects up to 60 pounds, or lift objects using mechanical assistance.
Work the scheduled shift and potentially overtime depending on production demands.

Responsibilities

Operate meat cutting and packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products.
Support safe, high-quality production and help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Work collaboratively with coworkers and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.