Stuffing Machine Operator - 2nd shift - M-F, 3pm - 11:30pm / Heavy Lifting
About The Position
Smithfield is seeking a Stuffing Machine Operator for the 2nd shift. This role involves operating stuffing machines to produce sausage products, checking and setting machine controls, and preparing casings. Team members will also be responsible for servicing the machines, hanging product, and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers industry-leading wages, a shift differential, and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for career growth and professional development. Smithfield is committed to sustainably feeding people, operating with respect for people, animals, communities, and the planet, guided by Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 70lbs.
- Must be able to climb on top of stuffer with use of steps and an open bucket of meat.
- Must be able to push loaded trees of sausage weighing about 900lbs on rail system.
Responsibilities
- Operate hand, leg or foot activated valve to stuff sausage into casings or molds.
- Position on sticks and hang product to trees or trucks.
- Check and set proper stuffer controls.
- Select and position proper stuffing horn.
- Soak and untie bundles of casings when necessary.
- Service stuffers by bringing vats of meat to stuffer to dumpers and unloading meat into stuffer.
- Place casings on horns of stuffers.
- Operate stuffing machine, hang product, service stuffers, clean buckets, all part of rotation of jobs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.
Benefits
- Industry-leading wages
- Competitive Starting Pay – $24.19/hour
- $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
- Opportunities for career growth
- Professional development
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Tuition assistance
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
