Machine Operator II

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $20.30/hour Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
1+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general instructions.
Works under immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe operation of packaging production line(s) to deliver a product that meets the customers’ expectations.
Follows Safety and Quality Assurance rules and procedures.
Sets packaging machine, stuffing equipment, injection equipment, and other various food manufacturing equipment to appropriate specifications as found in set guidelines or specification logs, and ensures production line has appropriate equipment, configuration, and materials such as x-ray machines, adequate conveyor adjustments, correct packaging film
Inspects equipment for safety guards that are working and used by all employees.
Learn and use LTT for all equipment
Sets up scales, checks weigher and metal detector correctly, and monitors their operation during shift
Ensures daily production is run according to the sequence stated in the schedule
Operates computer to produce labels or placards for each run
Ensures lot numbers from packaging materials and blended products are recorded on the paperwork
Ensures correct packaging materials are used for each product, in accordance with specifications, and replenishes materials as needed (i.e., roll of film, labels)
Ensures that all packaged product goes through the metal detector
Performs net weight checks
Performs packaging integrity checks and labeling checks
Ensures appropriate pattern and count is followed by all Packers who palletize product
Follow allergen control procedures
Performs machine washdown between production change-overs and validates proper cleanliness by following specific changeover procedures
Retools equipment during changeovers
Train staff as backups.
Follows GMPs & Safety rules and policies
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
opportunities for career growth
professional development
robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
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.
apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
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.