Robot Operator

Smithfield Foods•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking a General Production team member to play a key role 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 role contributes to a positive work environment, helps maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America. The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability, feeding people globally, and operating with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet. Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth, contribution, and impact, grounded in core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, with a focus on learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to keep the Robot running effectively keeping lines from backing up.
Must be able to identify product discrepancy on product case labels, code dates, lot numbers, and product codes.
Must be able to help palletize as needed when Robots go down or machine failures.
Change out stretch wrap as needed on the Orion Wrapper machine.
Must be able to ensure equipment set up is set for production run: verify lane adjustments for box dimension, entering the correct unit load to perform palletizing, verify Robot speeds and sensors are working properly, and enter the correct barcode into the cross over to call for products to the correct Robot lanes.
Ensure the cases going into robots are in good conditions (if they are crushed or ripped it needs to be pulled off from the conveyor for manual palletizing).
Rotate with the other robot operator as needed.
Qualified and trained to perform Lock Out Tag Out.
Must understand robot settings.
Always keep the conveyor full of boxes.
Must be able to troubleshoot machinery.
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.
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

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
Keep the Robot running effectively, ensuring lines do not back up.
Identify product discrepancy on product case labels, code dates, lot numbers, and product codes.
Help palletize as needed when Robots go down or machine failures occur.
Change out stretch wrap as needed on the Orion Wrapper machine.
Ensure equipment set up is correct for production run: verify lane adjustments for box dimension, enter the correct unit load for palletizing, verify Robot speeds and sensors are working properly, and enter the correct barcode into the cross over to call for products to the correct Robot lanes.
Ensure cases going into robots are in good condition (if crushed or ripped, pull off for manual palletizing).
Rotate with the other robot operator as needed.
Perform Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
Understand robot settings.
Keep the conveyor full of boxes.
Troubleshoot machinery.
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.
Perform tasks that may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting using mechanical assistance.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance quality of life