Harvest - Operator/Loader - 3rd Shift

Smithfield FoodsMilan, MO
$23Onsite

About The Position

A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages. We offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred
  • Knowledge of mechanical rendering and or process equipment
  • Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment
  • Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed
  • Ability to read and write
  • Ability to climb stairs and silos
  • Ability to stand for entire shift
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • General Plant Labor
  • Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc.
  • Shovel and clean up spills in the plant
  • Keep barrels emptied of trash and product
  • Clean equipment from top to bottom
  • Help unstop screw conveyors
  • Cut plastic and product off of screw
  • Keep Floor drains cleaned out and covers on drains
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage

Benefits

  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour
  • $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Relocation Package Available
  • Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
  • Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
  • Comprehensive training and professional development programs
  • LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
  • Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
  • Leadership development initiatives
  • Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
  • 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.
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