Raw Machine Operator ll- 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Nashville, TN

1d•$23•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 - $23.35/hour $1.00/hour Shift Differential 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. The Value You’ll Bring As a Machine Operator team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly. What You’ll Do Machine Operators will work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer. These positions require technical knowledge of computerized equipment. Machine Operator positions are physically demanding and require good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Machine Operators must be able to work their scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands.

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 Perform a task 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 May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require 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.

Responsibilities

safe and efficient set up, inspection and operation of equipment/machinery utilized in the processing of meat products
following standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, completing production related paperwork and meeting product specifications
work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $23.35/hour
$1.00/hour Shift Differential
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
opportunities for career growth and professional development
robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential
partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent
apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.