Packaging Operator - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods • St Charles, IL

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic to meet company standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This position contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain an efficient production line, and ensures products reach consumers responsibly.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• 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.
• Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work scheduled shift and potentially overtime.
• May require certification to operate various pieces of equipment.
• Repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
• Lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for consumers.
• 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 – $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