Cook Assistant- 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Orange City, IA

1d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. As a Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your colleagues. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are vital for meeting daily standards in safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain an efficient production line, and ensure products reach consumers across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn are essential to the company's mission of delivering good food responsibly.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts.
• Willingness to work overtime depending on production demands.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Ability to work with a knife (if trained).
• Ability to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Ability to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work around strong smells/odors.
• Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment for the position.
• Ability to perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to perform single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to lift objects using mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Currently employed at Smithfield (for internal applications).

Responsibilities

• Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for consumers.
• 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.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, flexing, and extending arms.
• Stand 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 a wet and humid environment.
• Wear 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 to operate various pieces of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.15/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

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