Operator Pack - 3rd Shift

Smithfield FoodsOmaha, NE
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 coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic are vital to meeting standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a difference to your team and the company's mission of delivering good food responsibly.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Willing and able 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.
  • Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
  • Good hand-eye coordination.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Reliability.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work their scheduled shift.
  • May be required to work overtime depending on production demands.
  • Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Some positions may require single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs.
  • Some positions may require lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

  • May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment for the position.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • Industry-leading wages
  • Competitive Starting Pay – $22.00/hour
  • $0.75/hour shift differential for 3rd shift positions
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Professional development
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