Saw Operator - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Saw Operators on the 2nd shift. This role is crucial in delivering safe, high-quality food products by performing essential production tasks. The company offers industry-leading wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, committed to delivering good food responsibly.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work scheduled shifts and potential overtime.
Qualified and trained to perform Lock Out Tag Out on specified machinery.
Ability to perform setup of specified saws.
Ability to cut 18 portion hams per minute.
Ability to lift, push, pull or roll product weighing up to 40 pounds continuously.
Ability to complete company-required paperwork.
Ability to monitor machine operation and settings and make adjustments.
Ability to position product on the saw belt and measure angles precisely.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement.
Ability to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
Ability to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
Ability to work with a knife (if trained).
Ability to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
Ability to work in a wet and humid environment.
Ability to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Ability to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Ability to work around strong smells/odors.
Ability to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively.
Ability to walk long distances.
Ability to perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs or lifting with mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hand tools, knives, and machinery for meat processing.

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment to process meat products.
Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Maintain a safe and efficient production line.
Ensure products reach families across America.
Perform Lock Out Tag Out on specified machinery (ABS, Slab, Blade-stop, 5 saw, Grasseli, Shank saw, Neckbone Chunker, Grote).
Set and adjust thickness for roasts (Slab saw cut) and steaks (5 saw cuts) according to WIP code and product specification.
Set thickness for by-products (Grasseli and Grote) per Product Specifications.
Perform setup of the 5 saw, slab saw, blade-stop, ABS saws, Grote, Shank saw, Neckbone Chunker, and Grasseli.
Cut 18 portion hams per minute.
Lift, push, pull, or roll product weighing up to 40 pounds continuously.
Complete all company-required paperwork for quality checks, product accounting, and other records.
Monitor machine operation and settings, making adjustments to ensure standards and minimize waste.
Contact supervisor to resolve difficulties beyond trained/authorized capabilities.
Position product on the saw belt, using a laser for precise cuts on hams.
Precisely measure the angle of the shank to avoid product downgrading.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform tasks requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching, 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 a wet and humid environment.
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 repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects up to 60 lbs, or lifting with mechanical assistance.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages
Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour
$1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
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 covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Be Well programs offering tools and resources to enhance quality of life
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management