Raw Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Nashville, TN

6d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $22.10/hour Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient set up, inspection and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of meat products. Additionally, responsible for following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production related paperwork and meeting product specifications.

Requirements

Must be able to comprehend and pass the PIT training, must also understand safe driving techniques.
Must be able to properly complete paperwork for production and pre-op check lists.
Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions and labels.
Follow established personal safety guidelines and policies.
Follow established food safety guidelines and policies.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely without assistance, above 50 lbs. and up to 80 lbs. with assistance
Must be able to climb stairs occasionally during the shift
Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, reach, kneel, twist frequently during the shift
Ability to walk frequently within department, and ability to stand during the entire production shift
Ability to follow Safety Rules and requirements when working in dangerous areas or with power equipment
Ability to learn to accurately read and understand batch cards
Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math equations for precision measurements
Ability to work from written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to work with others and as a team
Ability to learn while training with an experienced trainer
Must have visual acuity to perceive difference in color, and to operate machinery
Ability to work indoors in a mixing production facility and to be exposed to the smell and dust of different raw spices as these are being blended into commercial formulas.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and efficient set up, inspection and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of meat products.
Responsible for following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production related paperwork and meeting product specifications.