Packaging Operator - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • St Charles, IL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment for the position.

Responsibilities

• Work with meat cutting/ packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform essential production tasks and supporting coworkers.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure our products reach families across America.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $21.00/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full-time and part-time Smithfield teams members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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