Farm Equipment Operator - Waverly, VA

Smithfield Foods • Waverly, VA

1d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Compensation: $16.20 hourly The Farm Equipment Operator works in the farming department operating various farm equipment, with seasonal and workload fluctuations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, CDL preferred
• Ability to operate various farm equipment for tilling, planting and cultivating.
• Willing to learn how to operate multiple types of farm equipment.
• Work schedule includes early start; often days are longer than 8 hours
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Able to lift to 70 lbs
• Work outside through all seasons

Responsibilities

• Operates various farm equipment for tilling, planting and cultivating.
• Work practices must emphasize safety, efficiency, and thoroughness.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with company EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Responsible for following all environmental laws and procedures to which Murphy-Brown LLC subscribes.
• Reports all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED