Operate Polyclip - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • St. Charles, IL

4d

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates meat cutting and packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for consumers. The role requires technical knowledge of computerized equipment and involves physically demanding production work requiring good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Machine Operators help maintain a safe and efficient production line, meet safety and quality standards, and support coworkers and teamwork. Operators must be available for their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands. Additional essential functions may apply to specific jobs, and other duties may be assigned.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions. The work may involve repetitive movements, prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing, and lifting. Work takes place in production environments that may be cold or warm, wet and humid, noisy, and involve animal blood or carcass parts, odors, and sanitation chemicals. Required protective equipment includes a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes. Some equipment may require certification to operate.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform continuous and repetitive movements, including grasping, pinching, and flexing and extending the 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 of approximately 20–40 degrees and/or warm areas over 100 degrees, and in wet and humid conditions.
• Ability to wear a hard hat, hearing and eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes, and work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work with sanitation and cleaning chemicals and around strong smells or odors.
• Ability to climb and move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms; bend, stoop, and twist repetitively; and walk long distances.
• Some positions may require certification to operate equipment.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 pounds, single lifting of objects up to 60 pounds, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts; overtime may be required depending on production demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate meat cutting and packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products.
• Support a safe and efficient production line and follow safety and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers to support production and teamwork.
• Work scheduled shifts and, as production demands require, overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly competitive starting pay of $22.50 per hour.
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for second- and third-shift positions.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Education benefit available to full-time and part-time team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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