Mill Operator - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Sioux City, IA

3d • 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 The Mill Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient set up, inspection and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of products. Additionally responsible for following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production related paperwork and meeting product specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of manufacturing operation experience.
• Basic mathematical skills required; addition and subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Must be detailed oriented and be able to read, understand and execute instructions.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends as department and plant operations demand.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous production equipment and machinery operation experience and experience in food industry highly desirable.
• Previous forklift or bobcat experience/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Personnel Safety policies/procedures, including the use of proper PPE, as well as ensuring the safe use of required tools and equipment.
• Follows all Food Safety, Quality Assurance, GMP’s and general plant policies/procedures.
• Reviews PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) and mill equipment training processes, successfully complete tests and demonstrates proficiency in equipment operation to pass a demonstration of ability for the transport and storage of material
• Performs operations and safety checks including, battery, brakes, lift controls, fluids, and fire extinguisher, prior to using any material handling equipment.
• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks. Checking documents required to ensure job is being done correctly and without damage.
• Independently sets up, inspects and safely and efficiently operates multiple pieces of equipment/machinery.
• Inspects products for overall appearance according to customer and QA/Food Safety requirements and communicates with supervisor when non-conforming products are present.
• Communicates with production supervisors/managers to ensure that all parties are aware of any safety or environmental issues.
• At end of shift, secures all equipment, performs general housekeeping duties and turns in all required paperwork.
• Complete snecessary production paperwork for documenting process parameters and production requirements.
• Reads and interprets production paperwork and other data tracking materials.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees