Operations Lead

Smithfield Foods • Peru, IN

3d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Operations Lead to join their team. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The Operations Lead will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America. This position offers industry-leading wages, great benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. Smithfield is committed to sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet. The company culture is grounded in Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Willing and able to work with a knife (if trained).
• Willing and able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Willing and able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Willing and able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Willing and able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willing and able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Willing and able to work around strong smells/odors.
• Willing and able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Willing and able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Willing and able to walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Reliability.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• Dedication.
• Willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Support the management team by understanding the full operations of the line.
• Support training and development of production employees.
• 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $23.85/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

What This Job Offers

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