Oven Operator

Smithfield Foods • Peru, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking an Oven Operator to join their team. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This position contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. The company emphasizes a culture 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.
• Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work scheduled shift.
• Ability to work overtime depending on production demands.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• Trained to work with a knife.

Responsibilities

• Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• 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.
• Operate computerized equipment.
• 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.
• Wear 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.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
• Read and understand procedure manuals, signs and box labels.
• Work with warehouse computer systems.
• Complete written documents relating to company procedures.
• Communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors about day-to-day operations.

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.60/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full- and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

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