Operator Pack - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, seeking motivated individuals to join their team for lasting and meaningful careers. This opportunity offers industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. As a Machine Operator team member, you will be crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. You will contribute to a positive work environment, maintain an efficient production line, and ensure products reach families across America, aligning with 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
Possess reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
Technical knowledge of computerized equipment
Good hand-eye coordination
Ability to work scheduled shifts
Willingness to work overtime depending on production demands

Responsibilities

Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer
Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts
Work with a knife (if trained)
Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)
Work in an environment that is wet and humid
Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
Work around strong smells/odors
Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
Walk long distances
Operate various pieces of equipment (may require certification)
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Hourly 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 and professional development
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offering tools and resources for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Partnership with GUILD for continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree